Human Trafficking News Update

Offices of the United States Attorneys   You are subscribed to Human Trafficking news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Rockford Man Sentenced to 35 Years in Federal Prison for Sex Trafficking 10/28/2024 08:00 AM EDT TRAVIS THOMAS manipulated the victim's drug addiction to coerce her to engage in commercial sex for Thomas's financial benefit. Owner of Boston Pizzeria Chain Sentenced to More than Eight Years in Prison for Forced Labor 10/28/2024 08:00 AM EDT BOSTON – The owner of Stash's Pizza, a pizzeria chain in Massachusetts, was sentenced on Oct. 25, 2024 for forced labor charges. The defendant forced or attempted to force six victims to work for him and comply with excessive workplace demands through violent physical abuse; threats of violence and serious harm; and repeated threats to report the victims to immigration authorities for deportation. You have received this e-mail because you have asked to be notified of changes to the Offices of the United States Attorneys website. GovDelivery is providing this service on behalf of the Executive Office for United States Attorneys, Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Ave., NW · Washington, DC 20530 · 202-514-2000 and may not use your subscription information for any other purposes. Manage your Subscriptions | Department of Justice Privacy Policy  | GovDelivery Privacy Policy Follow the Offices of the United States Attorneys on Twitter: @USAttorneys