Trafficking

Vince McMahon Resigns Amid Explosive Lawsuit Alleging Sex Trafficking and Abuse

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STAMFORD, Conn. – Vince McMahon, the founder and former chairman of WWE, has resigned from his positions within TKO Group and severed ties with both TKO and the wrestling company his family established. This decision comes on the heels of a lawsuit against McMahon, WWE, and former WWE executive John Laurinaitis, alleging sex trafficking, abuse, and other charges. McMahon, who was a board member of TKO and its executive chairman, vehemently denies the allegations, stating that the lawsuit is filled with falsehoods. However, out of respect for TKO’s board members, shareholders, and the WWE Universe, … Read more

Vince McMahon Steps Down Amidst Accusations of Sex Trafficking and Abuse, WWE Faces Turmoil

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Stamford, Connecticut – Vince McMahon, the founder of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), has stepped down from his positions within the company and its parent organization. This decision comes amidst accusations of sex trafficking, abuse, and sexual assault made against McMahon by a former employee, Janel Grant, in a recently filed lawsuit. In an email to employees, WWE President Nick Khan announced McMahon’s resignation as the TKO executive chairman and his departure from the TKO board of directors. McMahon will no longer have any involvement with WWE. Grant’s lawsuit alleges that she was a victim of … Read more

New Legislation Aims to Enhance Washington’s Fight Against Human Trafficking and Support Survivors

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Seattle, Washington – State lawmakers in Washington are proposing a new bill aimed at strengthening human trafficking and sexual abuse laws in the state. The legislation comes in response to the recent C grade received by Washington from Shared Hope International, a nonprofit organization dedicated to combating sex trafficking. According to a news release from state Democrats, the bill, known as SB 6006, seeks to implement recommendations put forth by Shared Hope to improve victim identification, response, care, and legal justice. One of the key objectives of SB 6006 is to align state law with … Read more

Florida Takes Action to Combat Human Trafficking: Moving Toward a Future with Zero Victims

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Tallahassee, Fla. – The fight against human trafficking in Florida is gaining momentum as state lawmakers strive to reduce the number of victims. Every year, over 1,000 individuals are identified as victims of this heinous crime in the state. This alarming statistic has prompted action from Florida’s Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez, who believes that there is still much work to be done. Florida stands out in terms of the number of human trafficking cases reported, with nearly 3,000 calls made to the National Human Trafficking hotline in 2021. The voices behind these calls are survivors … Read more