10 h. ago Identical twin rappers from Toronto accused of trafficking women in Waterloo Region

Identical twin rappers from Toronto are accused of trafficking women and other offences in Waterloo Region following a year-long investigation. On Thursday, Waterloo Regional Police said detectives continue to investigate reports of human trafficking that occurred in April 2024. Police said hip-hop duo Rommel Hinds-Grannum, known as “Nova,” and Robert Hinds-Grannum, known as “Chase,” both […]

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11 h. ago Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate en route to Romania after weeks in U.S.

BUCHAREST, Romania — Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate were en route Friday from the U.S. to Romania, where they face charges of human trafficking and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women. The Tates, who are dual U.S. and British citizens, were arrested in Romania in late 2022 and formally indicted last year […]

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32 h. ago LA gang leader suspected of murder and human trafficking declares innocence in video

LOS ANGELES — An alleged leader of a Los Angeles street gang who’s accused of murder, kidnapping and extortion appeared in court Thursday afternoon, a day after he posted a video declaring his innocence before surrendering to federal authorities. Eugene Henley Jr., known as “Big U,” was one of 18 members of the Rollin’ 60s […]

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35 h. ago B.C. crime news: Manhunt for Surrey suspect in Northwest Territories murder

Here is a roundup of crime news around Metro Vancouver and B.C. on Thursday, March 20, 2025

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35 h. ago B.C. crime news: Manslaughter conviction in fatal 2023 stabbing of teen | Manhunt for Surrey suspect in NWT murder

Here is a roundup of crime news around Metro Vancouver and B.C. on Thursday, March 20, 2025

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58 h. ago Federal authorities search for L.A. gang leader suspected of murder and human trafficking

LOS ANGELES — U.S. authorities are searching for a longtime leader of a Los Angeles street gang who investigators say ran a “mafia-like” criminal enterprise that included murder, human trafficking and extortion while he also worked as an entertainment entrepreneur, federal prosecutors said Wednesday. Eugene Henley Jr., known as “Big U,” was one of 18 […]

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2 w. ago Second hitman sentenced in murder of former Air India suspect Ripudaman Singh Malik

Jose Lopez must serve 20 years in prison before being eligible to apply for parole for killing former Air India suspect Ripudaman Singh Malik in July 2022.

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2 w. ago In Calgary courts: June trial date in jeopardy after lawyer and accused murder suspect part company

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from March 3-7, 2025

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2 w. ago Tupac Shakur murder suspect speaks out for 1st time behind bars

'They can't even place me out here. They don't have no gun, no car, no Keffe D, no nothing,' Duane 'Keffe D' Davis said in his jailhouse interview.

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2 w. ago Man who forced homeless Edmonton woman into sex trade sentenced to 5 1/2 years

"Human trafficking is, even by its title, something that’s deplorable," said Court of King's Bench Justice Marta Burns

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2 w. ago Party girl Casey Anthony takes to TikTok to declare war on Donald Trump

Notorious Florida party girl Casey Anthony — once the most hated woman in America — is throwing herself into the fight against U.S. President Donald Trump. The former murder suspect, who was acquitted in the death of her toddler daughter Caylee in 2011, is now describing herself as a “legal advocate” for American women and […]

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3 w. ago Gang member from Montreal involved in human trafficking in Alberta

A 26-year-old man affiliated with a Montreal-based gang was released from custody after being arrested last month for trafficking women in Calgary and Edmonton, according to the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team. The agency’s investigation identified five victims and found the offences occurred over two years. At the time of his arrest, the man, who […]

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3 w. ago Suspected Islamic extremist charged in deadly German knife attack that left 3 dead and 10 wounded

BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s top prosecutor has charged a suspected Islamic extremist with murder, attempted murder and membership in a terrorist organization abroad in connection with a deadly knife attack last year at a festival in the western German city of Solingen. The Aug. 24 violence left three dead and 10 wounded at a festival […]

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3 w. ago Calgary seen as major human trafficking hub, with activity and severity increasing, say police

'It's a strong economic climate and the fees (for sexual services) charged in Calgary are quite a bit higher (than elsewhere in Canada),' said Acting Deputy Chief Jeff Bell

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4 w. ago Groups supporting victims of human trafficking receive more government funding

Nineteen organizations in Alberta will soon receive $5.5 million from the province to address the growing problem

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4 w. ago WARMINGTON: Human Trafficking Awareness Day not confined to one day

The Peel Regional Police Human Trafficking Unit strives to raise awareness of this heinous crime every day

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4 w. ago Suspect wanted for murder, kidnapping, extortion remains at large: Winnipeg police

Winnipeg police are hoping the public can help locate a suspect facing serious charges, including first-degree murder, kidnapping, and extortion.

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4 w. ago Toronto charity shares experiences and challenges protecting vulnerable youth online

Editor's Note: The following story contains details about human trafficking that may upset some readers.February 22 is Human Trafficking Awareness Day in Canada, and aims to raise awareness about its magnitude and prevalence while taking steps to combat and prevent the crime itself. "Sex trafficking is the most common form of human trafficking and is one of Canada's most lucrative and misunderstood crimes," Suzie Tarlattini, Supervisor of the Awareness and Prevention Program at Covenant House Toronto, tells blogTO."Most people don't realize that it can happen to someone they know, and when we believe this, we're distancing ourselves from the issue and from very real risk factors our children might be facing."Educating the GTAAlongside dual efforts to both prevent and support youth experiencing homelessness, Covenant House provides education about sex trafficking and online safety to students across the GTA so that they may understand the issue, how it happens, what wa...

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