12 men arrested in large Miami-Dade human trafficking sting
The suspects, ranging in age from 22 to 51, were arrested after responding to online advertisements for sex with children aged 13 to 15, according to arrest reports.
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The suspects, ranging in age from 22 to 51, were arrested after responding to online advertisements for sex with children aged 13 to 15, according to arrest reports.
Jurors in Manhattan federal court reached a verdict Monday after weeks of testimony in the sex trafficking trial of brothers Tal, Oren and Alon Alexander.
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A South Florida woman who survived sex trafficking as a teenager is reacting to Florida's new law that allows life in prison or even the death penalty for offenders convicted of trafficking children under the age of 12.
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Attorneys for the Alexander brothers revealed they only learned on Friday about a text message the accuser sent to one of the alleged attackers.
Two luxury real estate agents and their brother are facing federal sex trafficking charges, accusing them of violently raping and secretly drugging multiple women.
Two luxury real estate agents and their brother were arraigned in federal court Friday on sex trafficking charges. Prosecutors said they've spoken to more than 60 alleged victims of Tal, Oren and Alon Alexander so far.
The judge ruled the rape accusation against the brothers would have taken place too long ago, falling outside of the state's statutes of limitations.
Prosecutors said a search of a NYC apartment yielded photos and videos allegedly documenting criminal behavior.
Sex trafficking suspect Oren Alexander accidentally flown to New York, delaying court appearance
Sex trafficking suspect Oren Alexander accidentally flown to New York, delaying court appearance
His brother Oren Alexander, who faces similar charges, had his federal bond hearing postponed until next week.
His twin brother Oren Alexander had his pre-trial release hearing postponed until next week.
Teri Hornstein reports Oren and Alon Alexander, along with their older brother, are charged with federal sex crimes.
Teri Hornstein reports Alon and Oren Alexander, who along with their brother are accused of sex crimes, are seeking to be released on bond. Their attorneys have filed paperwork to move Monday's hearing to Friday.
The case against the Alexander brothers stands out from most sex trafficking cases, according to experts.
Alleged accomplice Ohad Fisherman posted bond and is set to be released on Friday.
Steve Maugeri reports they were transferred from state to federal custody early Thursday morning. They are expected to have a pre-trial release hearing on Friday.
Steve Maugeri reports Alon and Oren Alexander remain in custody, but their lawyers are finalizing their bond. Ohad Fisherman who was also charged in the sex crimes investigation could bond out of jail on Thursday.
Ohad Fisherman was named in Florida state charges and is accused of taking part in a 2016 sexual assault.
Ohad Fisherman was out of the country when the brothers were taken into custody. He will be arraigned in Miami on Wednesday.
Kristi House CEO Amanda Altman says there is a key takeaway from the Alexander brother’s case.
Judge Lody Jean will determine if they will be released on bond.
A new Florida law requires drug prescribers to complete sickle cell training, aiming to improve care and address stigma faced by patients.
A former Surfside commission candidate asked a Broward judge to dismiss murder charges, arguing police conducted a flawed investigation.
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Cash donations, along with essential supplies, can make the biggest difference as South Florida continues supporting earthquake survivors in Venezuela.
An 18-year-old McDonald's employee is facing multiple charges after police said he opened fire during a targeted confrontation in a Hallandale Beach parking lot.
A new Florida law requires drug prescribers to complete sickle cell training, aiming to improve care and address stigma faced by patients.
A former Surfside commission candidate asked a Broward judge to dismiss murder charges, arguing police conducted a flawed investigation.
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From major concerts and waterfront fireworks to hometown parades and family festivals, South Florida communities are celebrating America's 250th birthday.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
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Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
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The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The Supreme Court overturned a 90-year-old decision that allowed Congress to shield members of certain independent agencies from being fired by the president at will.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
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The U.S. military says it hit Iranian targets over Iran's drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first American strikes on Iran since the two countries formally agreed to extend a ceasefire last week.
A judge on Thursday ordered the Justice Department to either release unredacted versions of several files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or explain why it can't do so.
On Thursday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the closing of Alligator Alcatraz, the highly controversial immigration detention center that was the subject of numerous lawsuits as well as allegations of abuse.
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More than two decades after voters were promised a new facility to treat people with mental illnesses, rather than warehousing them in the county jail, the Miami-Dade County Commission gave final approval on Tuesday to open the Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery.
There are seven Democrats in the race and whoever wins the primary in August will almost certainly be elected to Congress, since this is the most Democratic district in the state.
Democratic CFO candidate Annette Taddeo says she is running to strengthen oversight of Florida's insurance industry and better protect homeowners.
A new Florida law requires drug prescribers to complete sickle cell training, aiming to improve care and address stigma faced by patients.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
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Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
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A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
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Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
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