Jury Hands Down Historic $40 Million Verdict to Sex Trafficking Survivor in Landmark Decatur Motel Case
Decatur, Georgia — A jury has awarded a former sex trafficking victim $40 million in a groundbreaking civil lawsuit against a local motel that was implicated in her exploitation. The case sheds light on the dark realities of human trafficking and the responsibility of businesses to combat such crimes within their properties. The plaintiff, who was 16 at the time of the trafficking, was subjected to terrible abuse while being held at the motel. Testimonies during the trial revealed that the establishment had been aware of the illegal activities occurring on its premises, yet failed … Read more