Newsroom category: Exploitation - Abuse News

Levin Papantonio Marks Human Trafficking Awareness Month with Milestone Victory Against Exploitation

January 27, 2025

Judge Says Pornhub Can’t Hide Behind Section 230 After Profiting From Child Sexual Abuse. In recognition of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Levin Papantonio law firm reaffirms its unwavering commitment to fighting human trafficking and holding accountable those who knowingly profit from this horrific crime.  Leading these efforts is Attorney Kim Adams, who heads the firm’s human trafficking litigation. […]

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Paris Hilton’s Triumph: Landmark Bill Targets Troubled Teen Industry Abuse

December 20, 2024

The passage of the Stop Institutionalized Child Abuse bill marks a pivotal moment in the fight to reform the “troubled teen” industry, a sector riddled with decades of allegations of abuse, neglect, and systemic failures. Passed with overwhelming bipartisan support by a vote of 373-33, the bill establishes critical federal oversight into residential treatment facilities […]

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Senate Passes TAKE IT DOWN Act to Combat Image-Based Sexual Abuse

December 7, 2024

The U.S. Senate has taken a decisive step in protecting victims of image-based sexual abuse by unanimously passing the TAKE IT DOWN Act, a landmark piece of legislation that criminalizes the act of uploading sexually explicit content without consent and mandates its removal within 48 hours. “This is a watershed moment in protecting victims of online exploitation,” […]

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