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Sean 'Diddy' Combs loses mistrial bid in sex trafficking trial
May 28, 2025 10:14 pm
Combs, 55, has pleaded not guilty to five counts including racketeering and sex trafficking. He faces up to life in prison if convicted on all counts.
NHRC issues notices to states, UTs over women being 'forced' into sex trade by anti-social elements
July 06, 2024 9:45 am
The National Human Rights Commission observed the content of a news report quoting statements by women arrested during a raid, if true, raises a serious concern relating to the life, liberty, equality and dignity of women, irrespective of caste, religion and geographical boundaries.
Sex trade to slavery: A UN agency says criminals reap $236B a year in profits from forced labor
March 19, 2024 7:07 pm
The Asia-Pacific region was home to more than half of those, while Africa, the Americas, and Europe-Central Asia each represented about 13% to 14%.
40 victims, including 15 from Thailand, rescued from flesh trade this year
December 12, 2023 7:21 am
In one of the cases, a kingpin, Nagraj Charles, tried to secure bail in the local court producing affidavits reportedly signed by the victims that they did not want action against the kingpin but the court refused to accept.
Prince Andrew effort to toss sex assault suit hits roadblock
January 05, 2022 7:23 pm
US District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan made it clear that he was not leaning Andrew's way as he rejected much of the reasoning offered by the prince's attorney, Andrew Brettler, who said the case "should absolutely be dismissed."
Ram Devineni's superhero 'Priya' puts focus on survivors of sex trafficking
December 16, 2019 12:42 pm
The free comic book series, which was honoured by UN Women as a “gender equality champion”, has been a global hit with over five lakh digital downloads and over 26 million readers worldwide.
British banker to appeal conviction over Hong Kong double murders
September 27, 2017 2:09 pm
In closing remarks, the judge had described Jutting as the “archetypal sexual predator” who represented an extreme danger to women, especially in the sex trade.
Sex trade busted, four girls rescued
August 19, 2015 12:43 am
According to the police, the racket came to light when one of the victims managed to flee the rented flat in Vashi where she was being held captive and contacted a local social worker.
Nagesh Kukunoor: 'Lakshmi' is a fictional mix of a lot of real stories
November 29, 2013 5:31 am
Iqbal director Nagesh Kukunoor on his latest socially relevant film,Lakshmi.
UP orphan,forced into flesh trade by neighbour 3 years ago,rescued in Surat
May 28, 2013 4:57 am
The Surat police rescued a 19-year-old orphan girl on Monday,who was sold to a couple in Kamrej three years ago by a pimp from Mumbai. The victim was rescued from the couple who had allegedly forced her into flesh trade,police said.
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