Aaron T. Simmons, 26, of Greenville forced three adult women to engage in commercial sex between August 2019 and August 2020, according to the indictment.
Attorney General Alan Wilson was at the State House Friday night to announce the launch of what he calls “traffic proof S.C.”
The report details prevention and response to human trafficking in South Carolina.
Two people in Newberry County are facing charges after deputies say they were caught in a sex trafficking operation.
R. Kelly, the R&B superstar known for his anthem “I Believe I Can Fly,” was convicted Monday in a sex trafficking trial after decades of avoiding criminal responsibility for numerous allegations of misconduct with young women and children.
According to United States Attorney Peter M. McCoy Jr., a Columbia man was sentenced to 25 years in prison for sex trafficking minors.
Midlands-based organization, Lighthouse for Life is hosting its annual Run for Her Life 5k on Saturday, March 10.
The creation of Midlands non-profit Lighthouse for Life, four years ago, is part of a greater push from lawmakers and law enforcement to raise awareness about human trafficking.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The second “Run for Her Life” 5k takes place this weekend, to benefit non-profit Lighthouse for Life. The race kicks-off Saturday, February 25 at Saluda Shoals Park. That’s at 5605 Bush River Rd. in Columbia. This is a family friendly event and is stroller friendly. Walkers are welcome. For more information, and to register for Saturday’s event, click here. Lighthouse…
