"48 Hours" Live to Tell: Trafficked

A 15-year-old runs away in search of love only to be held captive by a sex trafficker and Ashton Kutcher opens up about what he’s doing to stop kids from being exploited. CBS News correspondent Michelle Miller reports. | CASE UPDATE: On Sept. 14, 2023, Ashton Kutcher resigned as chairman of the board at Thorn. It followed public criticism after Kutcher wrote a letter of support for former costar Danny Masterson, who was convicted on two charges of rape. In his resignation letter, Kutcher expressed regret for questioning the victims’ experiences and reaffirmed his commitment to Thorn’s mission.

• Mar 31, 2018
• 43:35

Trafficked

A 15-year-old is held captive by a sex trafficker and Ashton Kutcher’s mission to stop children from being exploited. CBS News' Michelle Miller reports. | CASE UPDATE: On Sept. 14, 2023, Ashton Kutcher resigned as chairman of the board at Thorn. It followed public criticism after Kutcher wrote a letter of support for former costar Danny Masterson, who was convicted on two charges of rape. In his resignation letter, Kutcher expressed regret for questioning the victims’ experiences and reaffirmed his commitment to Thorn’s mission

• Mar 9, 2019
• 43:49

Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein speak out

The survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein called for transparency and accountability from the U.S. government at a news conference on Capitol Hill on Wednesday. CBS News' Natalie Brand and Caitlin Huey-Burns report.

• Sep 3
• 05:24

Epstein survivors meet with lawmakers

Survivors of convicted sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein were on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, pushing for the passage of legislation that would require the release of materials related to the Epstein investigation. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.

• Sep 2
• 03:51

DOJ moves to unseal Epstein grand jury exhibits

The Department of Justice asked two New York judges on Friday to unseal grand jury exhibits tied to convicted sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein and his co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.

• Aug 8
• 02:14

Sources: Recording exists of Maxwell interview

A source familiar with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche's interview with Jeffrey Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell tells CBS News that she did not implicate President Trump. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has the latest.

• Aug 6
• 03:23

Giuffre family reacts to Trump comments

The family of Virginia Giuffre, one of the most outspoken victims of Jeffrey Epstein, said Wednesday that no leniency should be shown to accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell. The family also expressed shock at President Trump's comments that Epstein "stole" Giuffre from him. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.

• Jul 31
• 03:04

Sex trafficking cases on the rise since 2019

In the years since the 2019 death of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Justice Department data shows there's been a significant rise in human trafficking cases reported across the U.S. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.

• Jul 30
• 02:36

Unanswered questions about Epstein case

There are many questions surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein case that the unreleased Justice Department files might help answer. Investigative reporter Barry Levine, who has tracked Epstein for decades, joins "The Takeout" to discuss the nine critical questions he says need to be answered.

• Jul 29
• 07:10

Trump shifts focus from Epstein case

Top Justice Department officials are set to meet with Ghislaine Maxwell as House Speaker Mike Johnson shuts down the chamber early to avoid a vote on releasing Jeffrey Epstein files. Despite the DOJ digging deeper, the president is still trying to shift focus. He is calling on former President Obama to face criminal prosecution and is unveiling a string of new trade agreements. CBS News' Erica Brown, Nancy Cordes and Nikole Killion have the latest.

• Jul 22
• 10:01

Bondi faces questions about Epstein files

Some in the MAGA movement are demanding more answers about the Justice Department's handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports. Then, Julie K. Brown, investigative reporter for the Miami Herald, joins to discuss further.

• Jul 15
• 09:51

Sean Combs asks for earlier sentencing date

In a court hearing Tuesday, Sean "Diddy" Combs' attorneys asked for an earlier sentencing date than the one currently set for October 3. Combs was convicted last week on prostitution-related charges, but acquitted on the most serious sex trafficking and racketeering counts. Combs faces up to 20 years in prison, but prosecutors are seeking five-to-six years behind bars. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.

• Jul 8
• 02:25

CBS News reporters on covering "Diddy" trial

CBS News' Jericka Duncan and Katrina Kaufman were in the courtroom for Sean "Diddy" Combs' seven-week trial. Duncan and Kaufman join to explain what the reporting process was like.

• Jul 3
• 05:12

Why was Sean "Diddy" Combs denied bail?

A judge has denied music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs' release on bail ahead of his sentencing. The decision comes after a jury handed down a split verdict in Combs' sex trafficking trial that started back in May. Celebrity lawyer Chris Melcher and CBS News' Katrina Kaufman have more.

• Jul 2
• 08:22

"Diddy" lawyers speak out after verdict

Lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs spoke Wednesday after a mixed verdict and denied bail in his federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial in New York.

• Jul 2
• 10:50

Sean "Diddy" Combs denied bail

Sean "Diddy" Combs has been denied bail and will remain detained ahead of his sentencing on prostitution charges. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson and CBS News correspondents Elaine Quijano and Jericka Duncan join "The Takeout" with analysis.

• Jul 2
• 17:49

"Diddy" trial jurors enter Day 3 of deliberations after reaching partial verdict

Jurors in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial continued their deliberations Wednesday on a racketeering conspiracy charge that they weren't able to agree over.

• Jul 2

Next steps in Sean "Diddy" Combs trial

The jury in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial reached a partial verdict on Tuesday. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the details. Then, lawyer and legal analyst Eric Guster joins to discuss.

• Jul 1
• 05:15

More "Diddy" deliberations after partial verdict

The jury in the federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs say they've reached a verdict on four of five counts, but have been unable to agree on count 1, racketeering conspiracy. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan reports and celebrity lawyer Chris Melcher joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

• Jul 1
• 04:46

Jury reaches partial verdict in Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking trial

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.

• Jul 1

Partial verdict in "Diddy" trial: What we know

A jury reached a partial verdict Tuesday in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan reports. Then, CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi joins with analysis.

• Jul 1
• 14:03

Jury reaches partial verdict in "Diddy" trial

The jury in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial sent a note on Tuesday saying they had reached a verdict on four of the five counts Combs faced. CBS News' Jericka Duncan and Caroline Polisi report.

• Jul 1
• 14:45

Jury has more questions in "Diddy" trial

Jurors are in their second day of deliberations in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial. CBS News' Jericka Duncan reports.

• Jul 1
• 01:19

Sean "Diddy" Combs' defense closing arguments

Closing arguments in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial wrapped up in New York City court on Friday. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.

• Jun 27
• 05:19

Sean "Diddy" Combs trial closing arguments

Prosecutors used their closing arguments to paint Sean "Diddy" Combs as a man who used "power, violence and fear" to commit federal crimes as his sex trafficking and racketeering trial wraps up. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.

• Jun 26
• 03:59

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