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Sex Crimes

Billboards used to fight human trafficking in Las Vegas Valley

A new partnership between the FBI and advertising corporation Clear Channel Outdoor to raise awareness about human trafficking has the potential to change lives, an FBI special agent said during a press conference Thursday in Las Vegas.

Convicted Las Vegas doctor barred from treating some patients

Attorney General Adam Laxalt announced Wednesday that Dr. Jorge Burgos of North Las Vegas has been placed Burgos on a federal exclusion list that bars him from treating patients on government supported health care.

 
Las Vegas nonprofit embraces victims of sex trafficking

Esther Rodriguez Brown saw panic in the young woman’s eyes. After about 10 years of serving victims of sex trafficking, it is a look she knows well.

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Advocates fear new Las Vegas sports teams could spur sex trafficking

Sex trafficking is widely believed to increase when big sporting events take place. What’s less clear is the effect a new professional sports team — or in Las Vegas’ case, two new sports teams — will have on sex trafficking.

Las Vegas police arrest man on child sex charges

A 45-year-old man is accused of sexually abusing children, and Las Vegas police are seeking information about other possible victims.

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