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  • Cyntoia Brown

    Sex Trafficking Survivor Cyntoia Brown Granted Clemency

    Brown: “With God’s help, I am committed to live the rest of my life helping others, especially young people. My hope is to help other young girls avoid ending up where I have been.”

    Kenrya Rankin Jan 7, 2019 1:55PM EST
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    How to Support Cyntoia Brown

    Sentenced to life in prison at 16 for killing her would-be rapist, Brown is not eligible for parole until she is 67.

    Ayana Byrd Dec 10, 2018 1:21PM EST
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    Maine Governor Will Not Resign Amid Fallout From Racially-Charged Comments, Violent Voicemail

    Paul LePage also insisted that he will no longer speak with reporters after revelations of his tirade against a state representative he thought called him a racist. 

    Sameer Rao Aug 31, 2016 5:26PM EDT

    She Fights Child Sex Trafficking With Film

    Nineteen-year-old activist Rebecca Darmapalan is raising funds to turn her short documentary about child sex trafficking into a feature film.
    Qimmah Saafir Mar 18, 2015 2:38PM EDT

    The Complexities of Sex Trafficking, and Some Simple Solutions

    Rachel Lloyd’s new book “Girls Like Us” offers a gripping window into an often overwhelming topic, and guides the way to structural reforms.
    Rinku Sen Apr 20, 2011 4:06PM EDT

    Arnold Cuts Life Sentence For Abused Sex Worker

    On his last day in office, Gov. Schwarzenegger gave a ray of hope to Sara Kruzan.
    Jamilah King Jan 4, 2011 12:19PM EST

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