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First Iowan sentenced for human trafficking

By Lynda Waddington 12/23/08

A 37-year-old man convicted by a Crawford County jury of human trafficking, ongoing criminal conduct and pandering was sentenced to up to 25 years in prison late Monday. According to Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller, the case is the first to garner a conviction and subsequent sentencing under a human trafficking law that took effect [...]

Human Trafficking Focus of New Eastern Iowa Campaign

By Lynda Waddington 4/8/08

Iowa’s two U.S. Attorneys kicked off a new effort this afternoon that is aimed at raising public awareness of human trafficking in several eastern Iowa communities.

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