'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.
"We bought some nice tickets; we had good seats."
One victim's statement, which was read aloud, in part, during the sentencing hearing, stated that Young made her "believe that [she was] worthless and only existed to be used."
Donald Mercer was sentenced to 300 days behind bars for soliciting sex from a woman he arrested.
After a divisive runoff election, Frisco will have its first new mayor in nine years.
The lawsuit asks a judge for the green light to punish Texas Tech for allowing Sorsby to play after betting on sports.
"We bought some nice tickets; we had good seats."
One victim's statement, which was read aloud, in part, during the sentencing hearing, stated that Young made her "believe that [she was] worthless and only existed to be used."
Donald Mercer was sentenced to 300 days behind bars for soliciting sex from a woman he arrested.
After a divisive runoff election, Frisco will have its first new mayor in nine years.
The lawsuit asks a judge for the green light to punish Texas Tech for allowing Sorsby to play after betting on sports.
Drivers towed from a Fort Worth CVS may be eligible for refunds after an I-Team investigation found questions over whether the tow company had authorization to operate in the lot.
Before striking a pipeline, causing a natural gas leak and subsequent explosion, an engineering firm did follow proper protocol to begin work at a Dallas apartment building.
A North Texas foster family says a legal gray area in Texas' Baby Moses law led to the child being returned to biological relatives.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement this week extended training for new officers and mandated additional instruction for those onboarded under a shortened Trump administration academy process that has now been scrapped, according to an internal agency memo obtained by CBS News.
Gina Hinojosa was in North Texas launching Team Texas Public Schools. Hinojosa told our Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink about the effort to make education one of the big campaign issues ahead of the election. She is facing Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, who is seeking his fourth term in November.
Former Dallas mayors Laura Miller and Tom Leppert share their thoughts on what should happen to Dallas City Hall.
Plano's population has reached 300,000, and the city has landed AT&T, Samsung, and now the Dallas Stars. Mayor John Muns tells Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink what he thinks sets Plano apart.
Plano's population has reached 300,000, the city landed AT&T, Samsung and now the Dallas Stars. The mayor tells Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink what he thinks Plano is doing right. Former Dallas mayors Laura Miller and Tom Leppert share their thoughts on what should happen to Dallas City Hall. And in the race for Texas governor, candidate Gina Hinojosa says she is making education the priority over culture wars and corporations.
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.
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.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
The most recent week of data from Dallas County Health and Human Services shows a 50% increase in positive flu cases.
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
Despite the costs and rules, fans are excited for the World Cup madness that's finally taking off.
After sharing management of the arena for decades, the Mavericks are now in full control.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
"We bought some nice tickets; we had good seats."
The lawsuit asks a judge for the green light to punish Texas Tech for allowing Sorsby to play after betting on sports.
APD was "very pleased" with how things went during Sunday's FIFA World Cup match, a spokesperson said.
The Golden Knights had taken a two-games-to-one lead in the Stanley Cup Finals, but Carolina came roaring back, winning three straight to take home their first championship since the 2005-2006 season.
Japan scored in the 88th minute, leaving Samurai Blue fans ecstatic and Dutch Orange supporters disappointed.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
Creative minds are coming together in North Texas.
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
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.
