Human Trafficking Archives

Attorney General Brown announces guilty plea of Baltimore woman for operating sex trafficking ring across Maryland

Posted on November 23, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Attorney General Anthony G. Brown this week announced the guilty plea of Kenika Danielle Leach, 33, of Baltimore, Maryland, before the Honorable Brett R. Wilson of the Circuit Court for Washington County. Leach pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit sex trafficking, distribution of a controlled dangerous substance–cocaine, and receiving the earnings of a prostitute. The investigation identified at least […]

Baltimore woman indicted for operating sex trafficking ring throughout Maryland

Posted on June 3, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore woman has been indicted on charges of running a sex trafficking ring throughout the state of Maryland. Attorney General Anthony G. Brown on Monday announced that Kenika Danielle Leach, 33, of Baltimore, has been indicted by a Washington County grand jury in a 135-count indictment. The charges stem from a two-year multi-agency investigation led by the Attorney […]

Attorney General Brown testifies on civil rights enforcement, other key legislative priorities

Posted on March 2, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown on Wednesday testified in support of proposed legislation that reflects his top priorities as Maryland’s new Attorney General—fighting discrimination and inequities, protecting Marylanders against civil rights violations, pursuing remedies for unlawful police practices, and enhancing public safety. “We want every Marylander to have an equal shot at all the rights and privileges of […]

Maryland man sentenced to more than 12 years in prison for sex trafficking of a child

Posted on January 21, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A Cecil County man has been sentenced to more than 12 years in prison for sex trafficking of a child. On January 17, 2023, U.S. District Judge Ellen L. Hollander sentenced Xavier Lee, a/k/a “X,” 44, of Elkton, to 150 months in federal prison, followed by 25 years of supervised release, for sex trafficking of a minor. Judge Hollander […]

Maryland State Police officials seek to educate residents about warning signs of human trafficking

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

PIKESVILLE, MD—With January being Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Maryland State Police are urging the public to recognize potential warning signs to reduce the chances of others becoming victims in the future. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, a child is trafficked for the purpose of sexual exploitation every two minutes in the United States. There are also an estimated […]

FBI rescues 84 victims of child sex trafficking, locates 37 missing children during nationwide operation

Posted on August 16, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The FBI, working with its state and local partners during two weeks in August, identified and located 84 minor victims of child sex trafficking and child sexual exploitation offenses and located 37 actively missing children during a nationwide enforcement campaign, dubbed “Operation Cross Country.” The FBI-led nationwide initiative focused on identifying and locating victims of sex trafficking and investigating […]

Governor Larry Hogan Human Trafficking Roundtable 202206

Governor Hogan welcomes international delegation For roundtable discussion on human trafficking, domestic violence

Posted on July 1, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday hosted an international delegation from North Africa and the Middle East at the State House in support of Maryland’s participation in the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program. Together with Maryland Secretary of State John C. Wobensmith and representatives from Maryland State Police and the Annapolis YWCA, the Governor’s Office of Crime […]

Baltimore County man sentenced to 27 years in prison for sex trafficking of a minor

Posted on March 22, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore County man has been sentenced to almost three decades in prison for sex trafficking of a minor. U.S. District Judge Ellen L. Hollander this week sentenced Feliciano de Jesus Diaz-Martinez, a/k/a Alex, 43, of Owings Mills, to 27 years in federal prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release, for sex trafficking of a child, enticement of […]

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