Man sentenced to 28 years in federal prison for sex trafficking, kidnapping
Prosecutors said that Dennis Williams, 33, trafficked five victims out of his Chicago home and in motels in Lansing in 2022 and 2023.
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Prosecutors said that Dennis Williams, 33, trafficked five victims out of his Chicago home and in motels in Lansing in 2022 and 2023.
A Chicago man has been sentenced to 28 years in prison for running a violent sex trafficking operation out of his home and motels in south suburban Lansing.
Maxwell claims an agreement Jeffrey Epstein made with authorities should have shielded her from prosecution.
Jurors in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial continued their deliberations Wednesday on a racketeering conspiracy charge that they weren't able to agree over.
The partial verdict in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial came on the second day of deliberations. The jury will return to deliberate on the final count Wednesday.
A jury on Tuesday convicted Dennis Williams, 33, on all seven sex trafficking and kidnapping counts against him following a week-long trial.
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries was arrested on charges of sex trafficking and engaging in interstate prostitution.
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries was arrested Tuesday on charges of sex trafficking and engaging in interstate prostitution, prosecutors announced Tuesday.
William McBeth, 39, admitted to repeatedly arranging for a the girl to have sex with other men at houses and hotels in Chicago and the suburbs.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing three charges, including sex trafficking, stemming from an investigation by federal authorities.
Federal agents have raided the property of music mogul, Sean "Diddy" Combs. Sources tell CBS News that the searches are part of a possible sex trafficking investigation. Legal affairs journalist Meghann Cuniff joined the stream to discuss the history of allegations brought against Diddy, and the next possible legal steps against him.
Authorities confirm rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs is the target of a sex trafficking probe that led to raids on two of his homes. Agents with the Department of Homeland Security were seen going in and out of his Los Angeles area mansion for several hours on Monday. Two men eventually were taken into custody there. His home in Miami also was searched.
Agents armed and wearing tactical gear entered the mogul's estates in Los Angeles and Miami on Monday. Sources tell CBS News, the simultaneous searches are part of a possible sex trafficking investigation by the feds.
So far, there has been no comment from Combs' attorneys.
The list of names could include Epstein's accused co-conspirators and others named in a settled lawsuit against Ghislaine Maxwell.
Epstein killed himself in prison in 2019 after being charged with child sex trafficking in federal court. He was a millionaire who socialized with the famous... from former presidents to British royalty.
"Nobody hears that they were sexually abused by that individual for years. That they were sex trafficked by that individual for years, or that they were bought by that individual when they were a child."
Last month, the state joined several other states in giving judges broader discretion. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey sat down with a human trafficking survivor from Chicago's West Side, who said she would keep pushing until every U.S. court treats survivors the same way.
It led to the discovery of a larger criminal enterprise involving Aurora, Chicago, Hanover Park, Elgin, and other communities.
The arrests follow a months-long investigation, and the victims are all women from South America. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
CBS 2's Noel Brennan reports at a news conference at the St. Charles Police station, law enforcement, and the Kane County State's Attorney announced the arrests of five people connected to a human trafficking ring.
The teenage girl already had a history of being trafficked for sex – and DCFS placed her in a home with someone now accused of forcing her into prostitution. CBS 2 Investigator Dave Savini reports.
Sex trafficking is a complicated problem that for many reasons is difficult for law enforcement to address and enforce.
Sex trafficking is a complicated problem that for many reasons is difficult for law enforcement to address and enforce. But as CBS 2's Joe Donlon found as he rode along for a sting operation earlier this summer, those challenges are not stopping efforts to fight trafficking.
Residents say they have reported it to police and the alderman, but the problem keeps getting worse.
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday signed legislation aimed at holding artificial intelligence companies accountable.
Europe's soccer governing body and prominent commentators have criticized the decision, which allows Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium.
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A 72-year-old man was slashed and killed in a fight in Chicago's West Englewood neighborhood early Sunday.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday signed legislation aimed at holding artificial intelligence companies accountable.
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CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
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The north Chicago suburb of Glenview became the latest Illinois municipality this week to confirm mosquitoes testing positive for the West Nile virus this year.
Environmental and community groups are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for failing to act on a petition challenging U.S. Steel Gary Works operating permit renewal.
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June is National Aphasia Awareness Month, raising awareness of a disorder that affects a person's ability to speak, write, and understand both spoken and written language.
The Chicago Bears this weekend said they are assessing land at Wolf Lake Terminals in Hammond, Indiana, for a possible new stadium.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
Daley's Restaurant, known as Chicago's oldest, has served Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood for more than 130 years.
Walgreens is set to close in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood on Thursday, and there's growing concern about where families will get their medications.
The owners of Gene & Georgetti steakhouse are suing a concessions operator over their expansion at Midway International Airport.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Renowned singer-songwriter and Chicago-area native John Prine will be honored with a mural at the Old Town School of Folk Music in the Lincoln Square community.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
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Fans of all ages are getting ready for Monday night’s game against Belgium in the Round of 16. Some of the team’s tiniest fans are at Next Generation Soccer Training and education Center in Crown Point, Indiana.
Massive storms, torrential downpours, fog - lots of wild weather affected Independence Day weekend, stranding travelers in airports and subjecting thousands of flights to delays.
The Elmhurst History Museum’s new exhibit showcases how women have shaped the Chicago area — one of the women featured is former CBS Chicago sports reporter Jeannie Morris. Jackie Kostek spent the morning at the exhibit.
FIFA is being criticized over its decision to lift the red card suspension for lead U.S. Men's National Team scorer Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play against Belgium on Monday. Belgium is appealing, but there's no guarantee a ruling will be made in time for Monday's game.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday will sign legislation aimed at holding artificial intelligence companies accountable.
A suspect had been set to appear before a judge Monday on charges in a shooting that injured two Chicago police officers last week.
A Delta Air Lines flight landing in Chicago was hit by a firework as it was coming to land at Midway International Airport on Saturday.
A man was slashed Sunday night in a fight on the Chicago Riverwalk downtown early Sunday.
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Fans of all ages are getting ready for Monday night's game against Belgium for a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals. Some of the team's tiniest fans are at Next Generation Soccer Training and education Center in Crown Point, Indiana.
About 13,000 people were treated in emergency rooms for fireworks-related injuries in 2025, and with America's 250 birthday celebration about to start, doctors worry even more people could get hurt this year.
A new AI-powered tool being used by some police departments claims to turn a shell casing into an investigative lead in under 24 minutes.
University of Illinois - Chicago scientists took their lab work to the streets of the South Side during this week's heat wave, checking on tree cover and tree health in some of Chicago's more vulnerable neighborhoods.
In a major turnaround in the opioid crisis, overdose deaths are falling across Chicago and Cook County.
An Uber driver who was assaulted during a ride said he begged Chicago police officers not once but twice for help, but was left to fend for himself.
Fans of all ages are getting ready for Monday night's game against Belgium for a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals. Some of the team's tiniest fans are at Next Generation Soccer Training and education Center in Crown Point, Indiana.
Briscoe held off Christopher Bell in NASCAR's return to Chicagoland Speedway, racing to his first Cup Series win of the season.
The finale was delayed by rain and unplayable conditions on the water-logged outfield warning track.
Alex Bregman doubled in a run, pinch-hitter Pedro Ramirez had an RBI and the Cubs posted two unearned runs to win for the 10th time in their last 13 games.
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A detention hearing had been expected Monday for a man charged in a shooting that injured two Chicago police officers during a traffic stop last week, but the hearing was delayed.
A man was slashed Sunday night in a fight on the Chicago Riverwalk downtown early Sunday.
A man died after being found with gunshot wounds to the chest in Chicago's Englewood community early Monday morning.
