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Cyntoia Brown's release a win for ending trafficking

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Cyntoia Brown's release a win for ending trafficking

Selling Girls

This suburban dad paid for sex with 25 girls. Why?

Nearly a quarter of men who buy underage girls hold a position of authority like lawyer, law enforcement, military or minister
Selling Girls

She vanished right near the local high school; then she was sold for sex

"You won’t want me anymore. I’m so dirty. I’m so dirty, mama. You won’t want me anymore.”
Selling Girls

'Selling Girls' investigation to be featured on 'Megyn Kelly TODAY'

Tuesday's episode of 'Megyn Kelly TODAY' will feature reporting on the epidemic of sex trafficking in the United States, interviews with a survivor, and a man who admits to being a buyer.
Selling Girls

'Selling Girls' investigation to be featured on 'Megyn Kelly TODAY'

The host is dedicating Tuesday's show to the topic of sex trafficking and will be featuring TEGNA's 'Selling Girls' investigation.
Selling Girls

Selling Girls | Sex traffickers are targeting American children

Sex trafficking is a billion-dollar-a-year industry in the U.S. And traffickers are preying on young girls across the nation — our daughters, sisters and friends — right in our backyards.
Selling Girls

Saving Girls | Teens are being bought and sold for sex, but you can help

Underage girls are being sold in America. Let’s change the topic of conversation from Selling Girls to Saving them.
Local News

Report: Tennessee ranked top state for combating human trafficking

"The progress we’ve made in Tennessee over the past five or so years is significant and proves the value of partnership," TBI Director Mark Gwyn said Wednesday on combating human trafficking.
Selling Girls

Tennessee ranked top state for combating human trafficking, report says

"Let me promise you one thing, we may celebrate today, but we won't rest," Gwyn said.
Local News

Hotel workers train to intercept human trafficking

Hilton Garden Inn in West Knoxville is one of several hotels in the area that train staff to recognize signs of human trafficking.
Crime

22 men indicted in human trafficking sting in Brentwood, TBI says

The TBI said Thursday that 22 men were indicted in a human trafficking operation in Brentwood.
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9 of 22 arrested following human trafficking sting in Brentwood

9 of 22 arrested following human trafficking sting in Brentwood

KPD says missing woman found safe

KCS: Knox County Schools to close Monday

Patchy dense fog possible Monday morning, then warmer with plenty of sunshine for the afternoon

Mostly sunny skies Monday, summer-like temps expected

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Cyntoia Brown's release a win for ending trafficking

This suburban dad paid for sex with 25 girls. Why?

She vanished right near the local high school; then she was sold for sex

'Selling Girls' investigation to be featured on 'Megyn Kelly TODAY'

'Selling Girls' investigation to be featured on 'Megyn Kelly TODAY'

Selling Girls | Sex traffickers are targeting American children

Saving Girls | Teens are being bought and sold for sex, but you can help

Report: Tennessee ranked top state for combating human trafficking

Tennessee ranked top state for combating human trafficking, report says

Hotel workers train to intercept human trafficking

22 men indicted in human trafficking sting in Brentwood, TBI says

9 of 22 arrested following human trafficking sting in Brentwood

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