In the News: Craigslist lawsuit dismissed

Published on 23 October 2009 by in Constitutional Rights, In the News, Prostitution

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U.S. District Court Judge John Grady has dismissed a lawsuit filed against Craiglist alleging that the company failed to adequately deter prostitutes from posting in its “Erotic Services” (now “Adult Services”) section. Judge Grady concluded that the services offered were for legal activities such as erotic dancing and did not explicitly promote prostitution. Judge Grady also noted that prohibiting the conduct may infringe upon First Amendment rights. The lawsuit was filed by the Cook County Sheriff.

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In the News: PGH Vice Squad cracks down on gambling machines, prostitution

Published on 19 December 2008 by in Illegal Gambling, Prostitution

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KDKA’s Marty Griffin reports that the Pittsburgh Police Department’s vice squad is cracking down on illegal gambling and prostitution. The KDKA article states that the city’s vice squad has increased its enforcement on illegal gambling machines in bars and other establishments.

Along with enhanced enforcement of illegal gambling laws, the vice squad is upping their effort to enforce prostitution laws. The increased prosecution of illegal gambling and prostitution in the city is expected to extend into 2009.

http://kdka.com/local/vice.crimes.crackdown.2.891807.html

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In the News: Police arrest 8 in Pittsburgh-area prostitution sting

Published on 12 December 2008 by in Prostitution

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A group of Pittsburgh-area law enforcement agencies have arrested eight individuals alleged to have participated in Internet-based prostitution activities. The arrests came from postings in the Pittsburgh City Paper’s Backpage.com, Craigslist.org, and Indys.com. Sgt. Craig Campbell of the Pittsburgh Police says that the city police’s investigation of local prostitution is “ongoing.”

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http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/news/18262600/detail.html?rss=pit&psp=news

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08347/934682-53.stm?cmpid=localstate.xml

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In the News: KDKA Story on Hotels accused of being prostitution hotspots

Published on 08 November 2008 by in Prostitution

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KDKA’s Marty Griffin reports that the Days Inn and the Comfort Inn on Banksville Road in Pittsburgh are locations frequented by prostitutes. He also reported that the hotels are also scenes of other crimes including rape, murder, and drug dealing. Some hope to have the hotels identified as “nuisance hotels”, similar to “nuisance bars,” by the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office.

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http://kdka.com/video?id=48625@kdka.dayport.com

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In the News: KDKA Story on Pittsburgh Craigslist Prostitution

Published on 08 November 2008 by in Prostitution

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KDKA’s Marty Griffin reported on Craigslist prostitution ads. In the report, he mentions Craigslist’s new initiative aimed at eliminating prostitution ads.

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http://kdka.com/video?id=48574@kdka.dayport.com

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In the News: Craigslist to help government crack down on online prostitution ads

Published on 06 November 2008 by in Prostitution

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In a new agreement with various attorneys general, including the Pennsylvania attorney general, Craigslist is going to crack down on ads promoting prostitution. Craigslist will now require a fee, payable by credit card, and a valid phone number for sellers who post ads for erotic services.

Craigslist has made the news recently as an avenue for child prostitution as well as adult prostitution.

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http://kdka.com/local/craigslist.prostitution.crackdown.2.858068.html

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