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• Human trafficking suspects released

  May 30, 2012 in City on Page A5 Four people arrested in what investigators believe is Spokane County’s first human trafficking case were released this weekend because no charges had been filed. Spokane County sheriff’s investigators are working … 1

• Sex trafficking suspects released as probe continues

  May 29, 2012 in News, City Four people arrested in what investigators believe is Spokane County’s first human trafficking case were released this weekend because no charges have been filed. 7

• Sex slave claims lead to 4 trafficking arrests

  May 24, 2012 in News, City A frightened young woman’s descriptions of being held captive and sold for sex at drug houses and motels over the past year has led to several arrests in what’s believed … 11

• Group unveils child trafficking bills

  January 17, 2012 in City on Page A6 OLYMPIA – A bipartisan group of legislators is pushing a dozen bills to combat human trafficking, particularly among teenage runaways they say are lured into prostitution. Among the targets of …

• Attorney General launches trafficking initiative

  June 23, 2011 in Nation/World, Region Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna launched a national initiative to combat human trafficking today, saying now is the time for states to marshal resources to protect the vulnerable. 2

• Sold into silent slavery

  January 9, 2010 in Features on Page E1 If you think human trafficking is something that happens only in far-away countries, spend 30 minutes with Azra Grudic, the anti-trafficking specialist for Lutheran Community Services in Spokane. You’ll discover … 4