sex trafficking
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of sex trafficking
First recorded in 1910–15
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The two men have previously said they didn’t know Epstein was engaged in sex trafficking and denied being complicit in or knowingly facilitating any crimes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
Whether or not it’s fair to compare Take-Two’s investigation of a leaked video game with the DOJ fumbling inquiries into participants of a global sex trafficking ring, the internet has certainly taken notice.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
In a statement, Bank of America said that it maintains it didn’t facilitate sex trafficking crimes and “this resolution allows us to put this matter behind us and provides further closure for the plaintiffs.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026
Black denied ever abusing a woman, or being with an underage woman, or sex trafficking, or paying Epstein for access to women, or being blackmailed by him.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
On the campaign trail, she has touted her work on public safety, public services and public integrity — and her campaign to end sex trafficking in South Los Angeles.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
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