'Pink One' Brothel Owner, Helen Kim Gets Nearly 4 Years In Federal Prison
Brothel owner Helen Kim was sentenced yesterday evening to 46 months in federal prison on a racketeering charge.
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Brothel owner Helen Kim was sentenced yesterday evening to 46 months in federal prison on a racketeering charge.
Gov. Abbott's office said the new application was established because human trafficking and domestic violence often lead victims down a path of offenses that entraps them in a cycle of crime.
January is Human Trafficking Awareness month.
Governor Abbott explained the pardon was not just about Hamilton, but also sends a message to all victims of human trafficking that there is a "path to redemption."
Runaways and other youth in danger are often targets for traffickers. DART began a collaboration with Safe Place in 2015 to help with the problem.
Dragon House was closed in October after police found money from the Jade Spa was tied to accounts at the restaurant.
Fort Worth Police said, in October, Ominde picked up two 14-year-old girls who had run away from home.
Major Max Geron's tweet included pictures of baggies of condoms, bottles of mouthwash, sleeping bags and mats on the floor and piles of people's luggage.
The DeSoto Police Department has confirmed a local business's involvement in human trafficking after executing a search warrant Thursday.
A 15-year-old girl from Guatemala was rescued by the Tarrant County's Human Trafficking Unit and the Southlake Police Department last week, the sheriff's office reported.
Margarita "Rita" Martinez, 61, and her son, Genaro Fuentes, 36, were arrested by TABC agents July 31.
They called it "Operation Independence Day" and during the sweep officials arrested sex traffickers and recovered more than 100 child victims in Texas and across the country.
The Trump Administration is pursuing its war on human trafficking as the United States Department of Transportation takes aim at truckers, but a North Texas nurse says the battle begins somewhere besides the road.
Dallas Police said the crime happened over the course of four days, traveling through Missouri, Illinois and Texas.
Houston police arrested five men in a human trafficking investigation for allegedly holding 18 Latin American immigrants for ransom, police said.
Governor Abbott will sign five bills passed by the Texas Legislature during the session that ended last week.
In all, 6 people were found in a plastic-wrapped dresser and sofa, now a Texas man is going to prison for human trafficking.
Destiny Hansford, 20 and Dominique Parks, 29, are charged with trafficking a child and compelling prostitution.
The Tarrant County Sheriff's Department's Human Trafficking Unit arrested three men, one a registered sex offender, trying to meet up with children for sex.
A Texas woman has been sentenced to six years in prison after admitting selling three of her children to settle a drug debt.
Lewisville detectives learned of multiple years of sexual assault involving the underage victim and that the suspect, Christopher Allan Boyer, tried to get the victim to move to California.
Irving Police took to Twitter on Thursday to raise awareness about human trafficking.
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) was in Dallas Tuesday to discuss a new law that cracks down on human traffickers and helps their victims.
Mohamed Toure and Denise Cros-Toure could spend decades in prison.
Federal prosecutors said agents recently liberated dozens of women who were sold for sex in Dallas after an undercover sting operation.
He taught students how to manage supply chains, but prosecutors say a former Texas Tech professor used that same knowledge to run an illegal fentanyl network.
Sheriff King, 57, was accused of retaliating against a female employee who filed a human resources complaint against him for sexual harassment in June 2025.
Nearly four months after he died in ICE custody, his family is demanding answers on what happened to him inside a Dallas detention facility.
The five officers are being remembered on Tuesday during several ceremonies that include the families of the fallen officers.
Abbott has ordered an investigation into a Rio Grande Valley hospital over allegations it advertised "birth tourism" packages to foreign nationals.
He taught students how to manage supply chains, but prosecutors say a former Texas Tech professor used that same knowledge to run an illegal fentanyl network.
Sheriff King, 57, was accused of retaliating against a female employee who filed a human resources complaint against him for sexual harassment in June 2025.
Nearly four months after he died in ICE custody, his family is demanding answers on what happened to him inside a Dallas detention facility.
CBS Texas partners with the Bob Woodruff Foundation to support and honor America's veterans and support military families.
The five officers are being remembered on Tuesday during several ceremonies that include the families of the fallen officers.
Prosper police detectives say they were punished after reporting an alleged affair between a sergeant and a detective, prompting accusations that the department retaliated against whistleblowers.
Only about 7% of homes in Texas have flood insurance.
Payments for country club dues, luxury jet services, and even a reality show competition are not how you'd expect a community non-profit to use its donations.
An alleged leader of the operation was arrested in Europe and returned to the United States last week.
One year after catastrophic flooding in the Hill Country, Texas has installed new flood warning sirens in some areas, but an I-Team investigation found large parts of the state still lack outdoor warning systems.
Abbott has ordered an investigation into a Rio Grande Valley hospital over allegations it advertised "birth tourism" packages to foreign nationals.
Amid simmering tensions between the U.S. and some NATO allies over Iran and Greenland, President Trump is tightening bonds with Turkey.
Talarico has said he wants to create a federal public health insurance option, raise the federal minimum wage and increase taxes on the wealthy and corporations.
President Trump held separate calls with Russia's Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss ending the war.
The Governor spoke days after Democratic candidate for Governor, State Representative Gina Hinojosa of Austin, blasted him on the issue.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
Health officials are warning Texans about a seasonal rise in the intestinal parasite cyclosporiasis, with cases reported across the state.
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.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
Customers say they've gone to three, sometimes even four stores, to find a specific jersey.
Commercial air service from Collin County will take off in November with a flight to Fort Myers, Florida.
The bank is closing a call center at its Plano campus and laying off 244 workers as part of a consolidation effort.
Mayor Eric Johnson said in an announcement the bank is considering Dallas for a new hub that could bring thousands of jobs to the metroplex.
The city of Plano is on a roll, and Mayor John Muns said the key to the city's successes comes down to customer service.
Argentina erased a two-goal deficit in the final 11 minutes as Lionel Messi scored the equalizer and Enzo Fernández netted a stoppage-time winner to beat Egypt 3-2.
Researchers found evidence of the disease in the Dallas Cowboys player's brain.
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
From charm bracelets to flags and headbands, there's plenty of free merch at the Dallas FIFA Fan Fest.
Mikel Merino scored seconds into second-half stoppage time, and Spain beat Portugal 1-0 to end the World Cup career of superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.
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.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
Two elite event designers shared their thoughts on how Taylor Swift's team might transform Madison Square Garden.
Actor Danny Glover spoke about his Alzheimer's diagnosis in an interview with NBC's "Today" show, revealing that he has been living with the disease for several years.
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.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
