Federal Judge Denies Hotel Chains’ Motions for Summary Judgment in Landmark Human Trafficking Case September 27, 2025 Chief Judge Algenon L. Marbley of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio rejected efforts by hotel defendants to escape liability in a federal human trafficking case (Civil Action 2:19-cv-00849). In a Court Opinion and Order filed Monday, September 22, 2025, Judge Marbley emphasized that the case centers on whether hotels that rented rooms […] Read More
Fighting Human Trafficking in the Courtroom and the Community: Lawyers and Local Leaders Join Forces April 10, 2025 Photography by Grant Hindsley for Rotary Magazine A March 2025 Rotary Magazine article, “A Way ‘Off the Track’” by Erin Gartner, takes a hard look at the disturbing rise of sex trafficking along Seattle’s Aurora Avenue North. The piece sheds light on how gun violence, community action, and legal advocacy intersect in the fight to […] Read More
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. […] Read More
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