Sheriff: Pontiac man accused of trafficking woman for at least a year
A Pontiac, Michigan, man is facing seven charges in connection with the human trafficking of a woman, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.
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A Pontiac, Michigan, man is facing seven charges in connection with the human trafficking of a woman, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.
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