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  1. power
    US-ENTERTAINMENT-MUSIC-JUSTICE-DIDDY
    Diddy Went Golfing in Miami Amid Federal Sex-Trafficking ProbeThat’s one way to appear unbothered.
    By Bindu Bansinath
  2. power
    Disgraced Ex-Abercrombie CEO Loses $1 Million Annual PaymentMike Jeffries has been accused of exploiting his position to run a sex-trafficking ring.
    By Tariro Mzezewa
  3. power
    Who Exactly Is Ashton Kutcher’s Anti-Sex-Trafficking Tech Company Helping?The actor’s recent PR crisis has led to scrutiny of his complicated advocacy work.
    By Angelina Chapin
  4. crime
    US-justice-COURT-KELLY
    R. Kelly Has Been Sentenced to 20 Years for Sex Crimes With MinorsA federal judge in Illinois has sentenced R. Kelly to 20 years in prison.
    By Claire Lampen and Bindu Bansinath
  5. power
    Ghislaine Maxwell Is Defending Prince Andrew AgainIn a new interview, she said the photo of Prince Andrew and his accuser Virginia Giuffre was “not” real.
    By Olivia Truffaut-Wong
  6. power
    Virginia Giuffre Drops Defamation Suit Against Alan DershowitzThe Epstein accuser says she might have “made a mistake” when she accused the Harvard lawyer of sexually assaulting her.
    By Bindu Bansinath
  7. power
    Ghislaine Maxwell Has Been Moved to a Low-Security PrisonThe socialite will apparently serve her 20-year sex-trafficking sentence in Florida.
    By Danielle Cohen
  8. maxwell trial
    Ghislaine Maxwell Sentenced to 20 Years in PrisonThe judge ruled that Maxwell “directly and repeatedly and over the course of many years participated in a horrific scheme” of sexual abuse.
    By Claire Lampen and Olivia Truffaut-Wong
  9. huh!
    Ghislaine Maxwell Reportedly Offered Yoga Lessons in PrisonA letter written by a fellow detainee characterized the convicted sex offender as “genuine and kind.”
    By Danielle Cohen
  10. power
    Complex SaviorsIn ERs, nurses and doctors can often be the first line of defense against human trafficking. Now they’re being trained to actually see it that way.
    By Magdalena Puniewska
  11. keeping up with the royals
    An Exhaustive Guide to the Sex-Abuse Allegations Against Prince AndrewHe’s paid his settlement with Virginia Giuffre, though many questions remain.
    By Claire Lampen
  12. keeping up with the royals
    Prince Andrew Says He Doesn’t Even Know Ghislaine That WellDespite the fact that they were photographed hanging out together for years.
    By Claire Lampen
  13. power
    Matt Gaetz’s Ex-Girlfriend Has Reportedly TestifiedHis ex-girlfriend has reportedly testified in front of a grand jury, which likely spells trouble for the Florida Republican.
    By Amanda Arnold and Mia Mercado
  14. interview
    ‘Ghislaine Maxwell Is Worse Than Epstein’Virginia Giuffre reacts to the conviction she knows is long overdue.
    By Angelina Chapin
  15. the epstein case
    Everything to Know About Ghislaine MaxwellAllegations that she recruited and abused girls with Jeffrey Epstein have swirled for years. Her sex-trafficking trial starts this month.
    By Amanda Arnold and Bindu Bansinath
  16. hm?
    R. Kelly’s Defense Team Just Compared Him to … MLK?They’ve completely lost the plot.
    By Claire Lampen
  17. power
    Matt Gaetz Under Investigation for Potentially Sex-Trafficking Teen: ReportAccording to a new report, the DOJ is “scrutinizing” encounters the U.S. representative from Florida allegedly had with a 17-year-old.
    By Claire Lampen
  18. the epstein case
    What We Know About Jean-Luc Brunel, One of the Men Closest to EpsteinThe French modeling agent, who’s been accused of trafficking underage girls to Epstein, was arrested on Wednesday.
    By Amanda Arnold
  19. crime
    Fashion Mogul Arrested on Sex-Trafficking ChargesPeter Nygard is accused of sexually assaulting over 50 women. They say he used violence, intimidation, and company resources to prey on them.
    By Madeleine Aggeler
  20. crime
    Fashion Mogul’s Sons Say He Orchestrated Their RapesPeter Nygard’s sons say the designer ordered one of his girlfriends to “make a man” out of them when they were 14 and 15 years old.
    By Madeleine Aggeler
  21. jeffrey epstein
    Photos Emerge of Bill Clinton Aboard Jeffrey Epstein’s ‘Lolita Express’The former president flew to Africa with Epstein in 2002 on a humanitarian mission.
    By Adam K. Raymond
  22. the epstein case
    Jeffrey Epstein Allegedly Ordered Books on Sex Slavery From AmazonThe Palm Beach Police keep receipts.
    By Claire Lampen
  23. the epstein case
    New Disturbing Allegations of Epstein’s Encounters With Underage Girls EmergeRecently unsealed court documents offer a harrowing look into the billionaire sex offender’s alleged sex-trafficking ring.
    By Amanda Arnold
  24. the epstein case
    Jeffrey Epstein Allegedly Used Coded Messages to Arrange Sex With Underage Girls“He has a teacher for you to teach you how to speak Russian. She is 2X8 years old not blonde. Lessons are free and you can have your 1st today.”
    By Claire Lampen
  25. the epstein case
    Will We Ever Know How Many Girls Jeffrey Epstein Abused?He’s been charged with abusing dozens of girls, but the number of victims is likely much higher.
    By Erica Schwiegershausen
  26. the epstein case
    New Accuser Says Jeffrey Epstein Raped Her When She Was Just 15“He took something from me that can never be repaired, never made whole.”
    By Amanda Arnold
  27. the epstein case
    Jeffrey Epstein’s Alleged Victims Urged to Come ForwardEpstein has been indicted on charges that he sex-trafficked dozens of underage girls to prominent figures.
    By Amanda Arnold
  28. nxivm trial
    Founder of NXIVM Sex Cult Found Guilty on All CountsKeith Raniere faces life in prison for sex trafficking and racketeering.
    By Amanda Arnold
  29. nxivm trial
    NXIVM ‘Sex Slave’ Gives Harrowing Testimony in CourtSylvie was the first alleged victim of Raniere’s to testify against him in his long-awaited trial.
    By Amanda Arnold
  30. crime
    The Most Disturbing Details From the NXIVM Sex-Cult Case“NXIVM was a crime organization and Keith Raniere was a crime boss,” U.S. Attorney Tanya Hajjar said on the first day of trial.
    By Amanda Arnold
  31. interview
    A 17-Year-Old Who Started Her Own NonprofitL’Oréal Paris Women of Worth Honoree Shreya Mantha supports at-risk girls around the world.
    By Hayley Schueneman
  32. crime
    A Comprehensive Timeline of the NXIVM Sex-Cult CaseFrom founder Keith Raniere’s arrest in March 2018 to Allison Mack’s guilty plea this week.
    By Amanda Arnold
  33. crime
    Everything You Need to Know About Allison Mack’s Role in NXIVM Sex CultThe Smallville actress, who is charged with sex trafficking and related crimes, was released on $5 million bond on April 24.
    By Amanda Arnold
  34. crime
    What’s in the Jeffrey Epstein Sex-Scandal Documents? We May Soon Find OutMore than 100 long-secret documents may soon see the light of day.
    By Amanda Arnold
  35. power
    Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Charged With Soliciting ProstitutionDetectives allegedly have video evidence of Kraft engaging in sex acts at a Florida spa.
    By Claire Lampen and Opheli Garcia Lawler
  36. sex trafficking
    Actress Allison Mack’s Friend ‘Taken Aback’ by Her Alleged Ties to Sex CultHe said that Mack was “the type of person who had self-help books and recommendations.”
    By Amanda Arnold
  37. crime
    Actress Allison Mack Praises Alleged Sex Cult in Newly Resurfaced Video“I want to be remembered for the way I impacted people.”
    By Amanda Arnold
  38. power
    Senate Passes SESTA, the Controversial Sex-Trafficking BillThe Stop Enabling Sex-Trafficking Act has been vehemently opposed by sex workers.
    By Madeleine Aggeler
  39. politics
    Here’s What’s Wrong With the So-Called Anti–Sex Trafficking BillWhile many celebrities have given PSAs in support of SESTA, sex workers say the bill will endanger them.
    By Amanda Arnold
  40. bad takes
    Missouri’s Attorney General Has a Terrible Theory About the Sexual RevolutionJosh Hawley thinks it led to the “exploitation of women on a scale that we would never have imagined.”
    By Madeleine Aggeler
  41. the harvey weinstein case
    Harvey Weinstein Now Faces Sex-Trafficking ChargesBob Weinstein and the Weinstein Company are also involved in the complaint.
    By Jordan Crucchiola
  42. power
    Why Rihanna Is Calling for the Release of This Sex-Trafficking VictimIn 2004, Cyntoia Brown was sentenced to life in prison for killing a man who paid her for sex at age 16.
    By Katie Van Syckle
  43. power
    Trump Campaign Official to Plead Guilty to Child Sex TraffickingFormer Oklahoma senator Ralph Shortey is accused of paying a 17-year-old boy for sex.
    By Katie Van Syckle
  44. crime
    British Model Says She Was Auctioned for Sex on the Dark WebChloe Ayling, 20, was reportedly kidnapped from a Milan photo shoot.
    By Katie Van Syckle
  45. Jury Finds Ex-U.S. Diplomat Liable for Sexually Enslaving a Second HousekeeperThe envoy and her husband were also found liable for similar allegations five years ago.
    By Lisa Ryan
  46. backpage.com
    Backpage.com Closes Down Adult-Ads SectionThey cited “unconstitutional government censorship” following a Senate report on their site.
    By Gabriella Paiella
  47. sex trafficking
    CEO of Backpage.com Arrested, Charged With Pimping a MinorActivists have been lobbying for his arrest for years.
    By Claire Landsbaum
  48. speeches
    Lena Dunham on Why She’s an Imperfect Feminist“I always tell people that there is no such thing as a perfect feminist, and I am no exception.”
    By Valentina I. Valentini
  49. trouble
    Somaly Mam and the Perils of Celebrity PhilanthropyThe Cambodian sex trade survivor’s sensationalized stories obscured the real problem.
    By Kat Stoeffel
  50. interview
    Q&A: The Woman Debunking Myths About Sex WorkAll those stories about Super Bowl sex trafficking were bogus fear-mongering, says author and former sex worker Melissa Gira Grant.
    By Erica Schwiegershausen