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Human Trafficking

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HSI Investigation Leads to Guilty Plea for Massachusetts Man for Sex Trafficking

BOSTON — A Tewksbury man pleaded guilty Nov. 12 to sex trafficking after an investigation by HSI uncovered an interstate sex trafficking ring operating throughout New England, New York and New Jersey.

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Owner of Boston Pizzeria Chain Sentenced to More Than 8 Years in Prison for Forced Labor

BOSTON — The owner of Stash’s Pizza, a pizzeria chain in Massachusetts, was sentenced Oct. 25 for forced labor charges.

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HSI Investigation Leads to 10-Year Sentence for Boston Man Who Attempted to Purchase Sex With Minor

BOSTON — A Boston man was sentenced Oct. 10 in federal court in Boston for attempting to pay for sex with a 14-year-old girl.

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Former Tufts Medical Center Doctor Convicted of Attempted Sex Trafficking of a Child After HSI Investigation

BOSTON — A former anesthesiologist at Tufts Medical Center was convicted by a federal jury Oct. 10 of attempted sex trafficking of a child after he was caught by an HSI undercover operation.

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Mother, Son Sentenced to Prison for Operating Sex Trafficking Ring Out of Houston-Area Cantina

HOUSTON — A mother and son who operated a sex trafficking ring out of a Houston-area cantina were sentenced to federal prison Oct. 8 following an investigation by HSI Houston and law enforcement partners.

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Third Gang Member Receives Lengthy Prison Sentence for Sex Trafficking Following HSI Houston-Led Investigation

HOUSTON — A third gang member has received a lengthy prison sentence for his role in a sex trafficking conspiracy involving 13 minor victims and one adult victim following an investigation by HSI and law enforcement partners.

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Houston Man Convicted of Luring Minor for Sex Trafficking Following Joint Investigation

HOUSTON — A Houston man who lured a 16-year-old victim for sex trafficking has pleaded guilty to coercion and enticement of a minor following an investigation by HSI Houston and the Human Trafficking Rescue Alliance.

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Lead Defendant in HSI Investigation of High-End Brothel Network Pleads Guilty

BOSTON — Han Lee, 42, of Cambridge, Massachusetts, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to persuade, induce, entice and coerce individuals to travel in interstate or foreign commerce to engage in prostitution; and one count of money laundering conspiracy.

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Coordinator in Unaccompanied Child Smuggling Ring Admits to Conspiring to Smuggle Toddler from Mexico Following Joint Investigation

LAREDO, Texas — A South Texas woman pleaded guilty to smuggling a child into the United States for financial gain following an investigation conducted by HSI and its law enforcement partners.

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Boston Man Pleads Guilty to Sex Trafficking After HSI New England Investigation

BOSTON — A Boston man pleaded guilty Sept. 19 to sex trafficking and cocaine charges after an HSI New England investigation into his involvement in a drug and sex trafficking hub.