Sha Kendrick Smith Charged With Sex Trafficking Of Minor Following Amber Alert For 13-Year-Old Houston Girl
The 13-year-old girl at the center of an Amber Alert has been found and the suspect was arrested and charged with sex trafficking of a minor.
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The 13-year-old girl at the center of an Amber Alert has been found and the suspect was arrested and charged with sex trafficking of a minor.
FBI Houston said they were searching for Leilana Graham who was last seen on Sept. 20 in the 10500 block of Rockaway Drive in northeast Houston.
Officials say he brought women to Texas specifically for the purpose of having them perform sex acts for money, now Daniel Bennett is headed to federal prison.
After less than a half hour of deliberation, a federal jury in Dallas convicted Anthony Lennell Acy, of child sex trafficking and sex trafficking by force, fraud, and coercion.
A Texas woman was sentenced to nearly 3 years in federal prison for harassing a sex trafficking victim in an attempt to get her to not testifying against her pimp.
Jesse Lee Manuel, 50, is in custody charged with Trafficking a Child to Engage in Sexual Conduct, Delivery of a Controlled Substance to a Minor, and Sexual Assault of a Child.
Six to eight young men, ages 18 to 24, will be able to stay at Bob's House of Hope.
Jamel Muldrew, 32, of Houston, is charged with sex trafficking of a minor, interstate transportation of a person to engage in prostitution, and enticement of a person to travel interstate for prostitution.
At least seven recoveries were of critically missing children with ties to sex trafficking.
According to evidence presented during his trial, Smith, 31, met and befriended the 17-year-old victim in the summer of 2019.
Rebekah Charleston said receiving a full pardon from President Donald Trump is a gift.
"Rebekah Charleston's pardon is supported by her friends, family, and even the Special Agent who arrested her in 2006 for tax evasion," the statement from the president's press secretary said.
The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas says two men bought and sold a 19-year-old girl as a "sex slave", now the pair have been charged with human trafficking.
The posting depicts a minor child who is standing and wearing a red dress.
Officials confirm two men, who allegedly purchased sex from a 13-year-old, have been arrested in Dallas and charged with child sex trafficking.
CEO of Ranch Hands Rescue Counseling Center and Animal Sanctuary Bob Williams announced plans to open a long-term safe house exclusively catering to male victims of sex trafficking 18-24 years old.
According to evidence presented at court, William Adam Jonathan Smith met and befriended the 17-year-old victim in the summer of 2019.
A female believed to be a sex trafficking victim jumped out of an 18 wheeler on a highway in Texas to escape her captors Wednesday evening, police said.
One local nonprofit working to combat an increase in sex trafficking says the public's help is needed now more than ever.
The website CityXGuide.com was described by users as "taking over from where Backpage left off."
A California man was arrested for allegedly running international sex trafficking websites that included ads featuring children and earned him $21 million.
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."
The CEO of Ranch Hands Rescue Counseling Center and Animal Sanctuary in Denton has announced his plan to open a safe house that will exclusively cater to male victims of sex trafficking.
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.
Thompson had a pair of 3-pointers and then hit a turnaround jumper in the lane with just under five minutes left in the first quarter to reach the 17,000-point plateau.
The Black Academy of Arts and Letters will kick off MLK Day with its 43rd annual Black Music and Civil Rights Movement Concert.
Europeans were reeling Sunday from President Trump's announcement that eight countries will face a 10% tariff for opposing American control of Greenland.
You'll need to grab a jacket heading out the door; temperatures will rebound in the afternoon, but most of the day will be chilly.
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Thompson had a pair of 3-pointers and then hit a turnaround jumper in the lane with just under five minutes left in the first quarter to reach the 17,000-point plateau.
The Black Academy of Arts and Letters will kick off MLK Day with its 43rd annual Black Music and Civil Rights Movement Concert.
Europeans were reeling Sunday from President Trump's announcement that eight countries will face a 10% tariff for opposing American control of Greenland.
You'll need to grab a jacket heading out the door; temperatures will rebound in the afternoon, but most of the day will be chilly.
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
From laptops to vapes, lithium‑ion devices are driving emergency landings and evacuations as airlines push for stronger rules and better containment tools.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
Europeans were reeling Sunday from President Trump's announcement that eight countries will face a 10% tariff for opposing American control of Greenland.
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Early voting begins later this week in the runoff election for the open State Senate District 9 seat in Tarrant County.
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico told CBS News Texas that electability is the key issue in his race against Jasmine Crockett for their party's nomination.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
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.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Walk with a Doc invites community members to join low-pressure group walks led by physicians.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
'Tis the season: for sniffles, but before you blame the holiday gathering at grandma's for your coughing, sneezy misery, look around.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
Venezuela is said to have the largest amount of these reserves in the world.
Trump said the "whole infrastructure" of Venezuela has to be rebuilt and that American companies would be used to rebuild it.
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.
Thompson had a pair of 3-pointers and then hit a turnaround jumper in the lane with just under five minutes left in the first quarter to reach the 17,000-point plateau.
"CBS Mornings" got an exclusive first look inside the new Buffalo Bills stadium to see what makes it unique.
The Mavs were without rookie Cooper Flagg, who was out with an ankle injury.
Airion Simmons is charged with wire fraud and bribery.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
A new class at Texas Christian University is drawing students in with a hit TV series and a clear path toward a real-world career.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
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.
