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Justice Department Leads Effort to Seize Backpage.Com, the Internet’s Leading Forum for Prostitution Ads, and Obtains 93-Count Federal Indictment
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Washington, DC - The Justice Department today announced the seizure of Backpage.com, the Internet’s leading forum for prostitution ads, including ads depicting the prostitution of children. Additionally, seven individuals have been charged in a 93-count federal indictment with the crimes of conspiracy to facilitate prostitution using a facility in interstate or foreign commerce, facilitating prostitution using a facility in interstate or foreign commerce, conspiracy to commit money laundering, concealment money laundering, international promotional money laundering, and transactional money laundering.
Man Charged with 24 Additional Offenses Associated with Cyberstalking Former Housemate
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Boston, Massachusetts - A Newton, Massachusetts man, who was arrested and charged in October 2017 for conducting an extensive cyberstalking campaign against his former housemate, was charged today in federal court in Boston with an additional 24 offenses.
Man Pleads Guilty to Producing Child Pornography Depicting Victims in the Philippines
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Washington, DC - A Manassas, Virginia man pleaded guilty today to using the Internet to pay women to sexually abuse children as young as six years old in the Philippines while he produced numerous images of the abuse.
Assemblymember Garcia’s Legislation Will Further Expand California’s Already Dynamic Outdoor Recreational Economy
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Sacramento, California - Wednesday, Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella) will join other lawmakers and coalition of statewide outdoor recreation proponents in support of AB 1918, a legislative effort to establish a dedicated California Office of Sustainable Outdoor Recreation.
Presidential Elections in Sierra Leone
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Washington, DC - The United States congratulates the people of Sierra Leone on its peaceful presidential elections held on March 31. The election proves the strength and resilience of Sierra Leone’s democracy, and we look forward to working with President Julius Maada Bio to further strengthen our bilateral relationship.
Acting Secretary Sullivan's Phone Calls With UK Foreign Minister Boris Johnson
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Washington, DC - Acting Secretary of State John J. Sullivan spoke by phone twice today with UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson. During these calls, the Acting Secretary and Foreign Secretary discussed the alleged chemical weapon attack in Douma, Syria, which killed dozens of innocent civilians and injured several hundred more.
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