Human Trafficking
Mo Farah’s Documentary Spotlights U.K.’s Migration Policy
LONDON — The harrowing revelation by Mo Farah, the Olympic track and field star, that he was trafficked to Britain as a young child has reverberated widely in his adopted country, where immigration remains a fraught issue and candidates vying to succeed Prime Minister Boris Johnson have defended the government’s policy of putting some asylum […]
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Jeffrey Epstein, a Rare Cello and an Enduring Mystery
At first Mr. DeRosa didn’t take Mr. Epstein’s command seriously. But Mr. Epstein kept calling, as did members of his staff, asking if he’d made any progress. Mr. DeRosa got to work tracking down a cello. Like many professional musicians, Mr. DeRosa was wired into the small world of rare string instruments, a few of […]
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U.K. Plans to Send Some Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
As of Monday, 16,400 Ukrainian refugees had arrived in Britain under the programs, and 56,500 visas had been issued, according to government data. “There is no difference between the risks facing Ukrainian refugees and the risks facing refugees from other conflict zones across the world,” Mr. Hewett said. “And the response from the U.K. government […]
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Sarah Lawrence Cult Leader Larry Ray Convicted on All Counts
Two of Mr. Rosario’s sisters, whom he introduced to Mr. Ray, also testified. One, Felicia Rosario, said that Mr. Ray had directed her to have sex with strangers while she was in a romantic relationship with him. He then told her she owed him large sums, in part because she had “cheated” on him, she […]
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New York State Supreme Court Judge Dies by Suicide
A New York State judge whose home was searched by law enforcement authorities last month against the backdrop of the federal prosecution of one of his former clients killed himself on Tuesday, one of his lawyers said. The judge, John L. Michalski, an acting justice of the State Supreme Court, was found dead at his […]
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Married Couple Charged With Sex Trafficking Adult Fost
In New York, the child welfare authorities have broad discretion to disqualify a prospective foster parent if any adult in the person’s household has ever been charged with any crime. Foster parents in the city are typically vetted by nonprofit foster-care agencies contracted by the Administration for Children’s Services. An official of one such nonprofit […]
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Where Is Jeffrey Epstein’s Money Going?
When Jeffrey Epstein died, he left behind an estate with an estimated value of $600 million. There were vast financial holdings, a private jet, and palatial properties including an island hideaway, a grand Manhattan mansion and a 7,600-acre New Mexico ranch. But taxes, property upkeep and temperature-controlled storage for his art collection — as well […]
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Gaetz’s Ex-Girlfriend Testifies Before Federal Grand Jury
WASHINGTON — A former girlfriend of Representative Matt Gaetz testified on Wednesday before a federal grand jury in Orlando scrutinizing whether he broke sex trafficking laws, according to two people briefed on the case. The development suggests that the Justice Department may have secured a key witness in its inquiry, which is seeking to determine […]
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Woman Suing Prince Andrew for Abuse Settled With Epstein for $500,000
A woman who is among Jeffrey Epstein’s most vocal accusers received $500,000 in 2009 to resolve a lawsuit in which she accused him of repeatedly sexually abusing her when she was a teenager, according to a settlement agreement unsealed on Monday. The agreement was made public as part of a lawsuit filed by the woman, […]
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