Fall River, Massachusetts, United States
Sex trafficking ring used beatings threats starvation and manufactured debts to coerce adult and minor victims into commercial sex Accused: Ringleader and five accomplices.
Location
United States · Fall River, Massachusetts · 2023 (location generalized to protect survivors)
Response & intervention
Minor victim called social worker for help. Five convicted; leader pled guilty to conspiracy. Victims placed in protective services.
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