Project NO REST
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Project NO REST is a collaborative effort that increases awareness of sexual trafficking among children & youth especially those involved in North Carolina's child welfare system. See https://projectnorest.org/ and https://projectnorest.web.unc.edu/
Riverhead, NY: Bronx man sex trafficked women from other countries, states to Long Island: DA www.nydailynews.com/2026/02/05/b...
Bronx man sex trafficked women from other countries, states to Long Island: DA
A Bronx man is charged with sex trafficking women from other countries and states to Long Island over three years, prosecutors said.
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February 11, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Riverhead, NY: Bronx man sex trafficked women from other countries, states to Long Island: DA www.nydailynews.com/2026/02/05/b...
Virginia Beach, VA: 4 arrested in human trafficking investigation www.pilotonline.com/2026/02/05/h...
4 arrested in human trafficking investigation
Four people, three from Hampton Roads and one from North Carolina, were arrested in a human trafficking investigation.
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February 11, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Virginia Beach, VA: 4 arrested in human trafficking investigation www.pilotonline.com/2026/02/05/h...
Roanoke, VA: Bridal shop served as ‘hub’ for human trafficking, drug-dealing operations, prosecutors say www.wect.com/2026/02/05/b...
Bridal shop served as ‘hub’ for human trafficking, drug-dealing operations, prosecutors say
Authorities in Virginia say a Roanoke bridal shop is under investigation in connection with prostitution and human trafficking.
www.wect.com
February 11, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Roanoke, VA: Bridal shop served as ‘hub’ for human trafficking, drug-dealing operations, prosecutors say www.wect.com/2026/02/05/b...
Abuja, Nigeria: Plateau Taskforce Arrests Human Traffickers, Rescues Pregnant Women leadership.ng/plateau-task...
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February 11, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Abuja, Nigeria: Plateau Taskforce Arrests Human Traffickers, Rescues Pregnant Women leadership.ng/plateau-task...
Goldsboro, NC: Miss North Carolina visits Cry Freedom Missions www.newsargus.com/news/local/m...
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February 11, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Goldsboro, NC: Miss North Carolina visits Cry Freedom Missions www.newsargus.com/news/local/m...
How the law can add to child sex trafficking victims’ existing trauma www.reflector.com/news/nationa... via @reflectornews
How the law can add to child sex trafficking victims’ existing trauma
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.)
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February 11, 2026 at 9:28 PM
How the law can add to child sex trafficking victims’ existing trauma www.reflector.com/news/nationa... via @reflectornews
Wilmington, NC: Wilmington man sentenced for trafficking minor through escort service www.wect.com/video/2026/0...
Wilmington man sentenced for trafficking minor through escort service
Teal was arrested in 2022 after the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office identified advertisements picturing victims on trafficking websites.
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February 3, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Wilmington, NC: Wilmington man sentenced for trafficking minor through escort service www.wect.com/video/2026/0...
Warsaw, Poland: An 18-year-old Ukrainian woman, rescued from human traffickers, became disabled due to a traffic accident involving police in Warsaw
More information on the Antikor portal: antikor.info/en/articles/...
More information on the Antikor portal: antikor.info/en/articles/...
An 18-year-old Ukrainian woman, rescued from human traffickers, became disabled due to a traffic accident involving police in Warsaw
On January 16, the day after a large-scale police operation targeting a criminal group involved in human trafficking and drug-related activities, a collision occurred at the intersection of Leszno and...
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February 2, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Warsaw, Poland: An 18-year-old Ukrainian woman, rescued from human traffickers, became disabled due to a traffic accident involving police in Warsaw
More information on the Antikor portal: antikor.info/en/articles/...
More information on the Antikor portal: antikor.info/en/articles/...
Santa Clara, CA: Child Trafficking Survivor Inspires Santa Clara University into Action today for Community Outreach to Find Missing Kids www.einpresswire.com/article/8881... via @ein_news
Child Trafficking Survivor Inspires Santa Clara University into Action today for Community Outreach to Find Missing Kids
Child Trafficking Survivor Mobilizes Convenience Stores and Santa Clara University to Fiind Missing Children Ahead of the Big Game
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February 2, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Santa Clara, CA: Child Trafficking Survivor Inspires Santa Clara University into Action today for Community Outreach to Find Missing Kids www.einpresswire.com/article/8881... via @ein_news
Comstock, MI: Human trafficking survivors educate public on ways to rescue victims wcti12.com/news/nation-...
Human trafficking survivors educate public on ways to rescue victims
On Saturday in Comstock, an audience at the Colt Center learned how they can stop the modern-day slavery of human trafficking.
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February 2, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Comstock, MI: Human trafficking survivors educate public on ways to rescue victims wcti12.com/news/nation-...
Wilmington, NC: Wilmington Man Lures Child into Sex Trafficking and Kiddie Porn, Gets Over 13 Years in Prison www.justice.gov/usao-ednc/pr...?
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February 2, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Wilmington, NC: Wilmington Man Lures Child into Sex Trafficking and Kiddie Porn, Gets Over 13 Years in Prison www.justice.gov/usao-ednc/pr...?
Nogales, AZ: Human trafficking suspect accused of causing deadly crash while escaping Border Patrol, officials say www.witn.com/2026/01/26/h...
Human trafficking suspect accused of causing deadly crash while escaping Border Patrol, officials say
A human trafficking suspect caused a deadly crash in Arizona while he was running from U.S. Border Patrol agents, according to officials.
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January 28, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Nogales, AZ: Human trafficking suspect accused of causing deadly crash while escaping Border Patrol, officials say www.witn.com/2026/01/26/h...
Austin, TX: Texas Ends Parole for Traffickers of Children and Disabled Victims - texasborderbusiness.com/texas-ends-p... via @TBBusiness
Texas Ends Parole for Traffickers of Children and Disabled Victims
Texas lawmakers have enacted sweeping legislation to ensure that individuals convicted of trafficking children and people with disabilities will no longer be eligible for parole, marking one of the st...
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January 28, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Austin, TX: Texas Ends Parole for Traffickers of Children and Disabled Victims - texasborderbusiness.com/texas-ends-p... via @TBBusiness
Lagos, Nigeria: Interpol arrests more than 3,700 suspects in global trafficking crackdown www.nydailynews.com/2026/01/26/i...
Interpol arrests more than 3,700 suspects in global trafficking crackdown
The operation across 119 countries resulted in 3,744 arrests, the protection of 4,414 potential victims.
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January 27, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Lagos, Nigeria: Interpol arrests more than 3,700 suspects in global trafficking crackdown www.nydailynews.com/2026/01/26/i...
Lagos, Nigeria: Interpol arrests more than 3,700 suspects in global trafficking crackdown www.nydailynews.com/2026/01/26/i...
Interpol arrests more than 3,700 suspects in global trafficking crackdown
The operation across 119 countries resulted in 3,744 arrests, the protection of 4,414 potential victims.
www.nydailynews.com
January 27, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Lagos, Nigeria: Interpol arrests more than 3,700 suspects in global trafficking crackdown www.nydailynews.com/2026/01/26/i...
Santa Clara, CA: BIG GAME FUELS CHILD TRAFFICKING PREVENTION www.floridatoday.com/press-releas...
BIG GAME FUELS CHILD TRAFFICKING PREVENTION
In Our Backyard hosts a Missing Children Public Outreach on January 31, 2026, at 10 AM at Santa Clara University to prevent trafficking ahead of the Big Game. Major sporting events like the Big Game g...
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January 27, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Santa Clara, CA: BIG GAME FUELS CHILD TRAFFICKING PREVENTION www.floridatoday.com/press-releas...
Washington, DC: Rep. Fry’s Trafficking Survivors Relief Act signed into law wpde.com/news/local/r...
Rep. Fry’s Trafficking Survivors Relief Act signed into law
Last week, Congressman Russell Fry’s (SC-07) Trafficking Survivors Relief Act was signed into law by President Donald Trump.
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January 27, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Washington, DC: Rep. Fry’s Trafficking Survivors Relief Act signed into law wpde.com/news/local/r...
Augusta, GA: Human trafficking impacts CSRA communities as new data reveals local cases www.wrdw.com/2026/01/26/h...
Human trafficking impacts CSRA communities as new data reveals local cases
A South Carolina report shows seven tips investigated in Aiken County, while Richmond County remains a high-risk area in Georgia.
www.wrdw.com
January 27, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Augusta, GA: Human trafficking impacts CSRA communities as new data reveals local cases www.wrdw.com/2026/01/26/h...
Plano, TX: Plano man, woman convicted for running sex trafficking ring in Collin County www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2...
Plano man, woman convicted for running sex trafficking ring in Collin County
The decision was finalized Thursday following a seven-day trial before U.S. District Judge Sean D. Jordan.
www.dallasnews.com
January 25, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Plano, TX: Plano man, woman convicted for running sex trafficking ring in Collin County www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2...
Wilmington, DE: Three Charged With Sex Trafficking a Minor www.justice.gov/usao-de/pr/t...
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January 25, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Wilmington, DE: Three Charged With Sex Trafficking a Minor www.justice.gov/usao-de/pr/t...
Mooresville, NC: Lincolnton man accused of trying to arrange sexual encounter with a minor pleaded guilty to same crime a decade earlier www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Lincolnton man accused of trying to arrange sexual encounter with a minor pleaded guilty to same crime a decade earlier
Michael Wilson Lesswing, 55, was arrested by the Mooresville Police Department.
www.wcnc.com
January 25, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Mooresville, NC: Lincolnton man accused of trying to arrange sexual encounter with a minor pleaded guilty to same crime a decade earlier www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Riverhead, NY: 2 murders, 8 shootings, sex trafficking tied to Long Island gang; 9 arrested www.nydailynews.com/2026/01/22/l...
2 murders, 8 shootings, sex trafficking tied to Long Island gang; 9 arrested
Nine members of the Lowndes Block Gang were rounded up and charged with various crimes, including murder and sex trafficking.
www.nydailynews.com
January 23, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Riverhead, NY: 2 murders, 8 shootings, sex trafficking tied to Long Island gang; 9 arrested www.nydailynews.com/2026/01/22/l...
Florence, SC: Human trafficking survivor shares harrowing escape from captivity wpde.com/news/local/h...
Human trafficking survivor shares harrowing escape from captivity
Elizabeth Vasquez, a survivor of human trafficking, shared her harrowing story of survival and escape.
wpde.com
January 23, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Florence, SC: Human trafficking survivor shares harrowing escape from captivity wpde.com/news/local/h...
Charlotte, NC: Appeals court denies former Army reservist's petition in Charlotte sex trafficking case www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Appeals court denies former Army reservist's petition in Charlotte sex trafficking case
Xaver Boston, a former U.S. Army reserve military policeman, is serving a 40-year federal prison sentence for sex trafficking convictions.
www.wcnc.com
January 22, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Charlotte, NC: Appeals court denies former Army reservist's petition in Charlotte sex trafficking case www.wcnc.com/article/news...
Puerto del Rosario, Canary Islands: She traps a woman with a disability by promising her a fake job and forces her into prostitution in the Canary Islands www.lavozdelanzarote.com/en/news/peop...
She traps a woman with a disability by promising her a fake job and forces her into prostitution in the Canary Islands
The victim, who had a 57% disability, was intimidated by the alleged perpetrator, who took advantage of her situation of need and vulnerability
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January 22, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Puerto del Rosario, Canary Islands: She traps a woman with a disability by promising her a fake job and forces her into prostitution in the Canary Islands www.lavozdelanzarote.com/en/news/peop...