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Washington State Laws
- Washington Trafficking Statute RCW 9A.40.100
- Protecting Sex Trafficking of Minor Statute RCW 9.68A.101
Federal Statutes
- 18 U.S.C. § 1589 (Forced Labor)
- 18 U.S.C. § 1591(a) (Sex Trafficking by Force, Fraud & Coercion, or Child Sex Trafficking)
- 18 U.S.C. § 1591 (d) (Obstruction or Interference)
- 18 U.S.C. . § 1594(a) (Attempt)
- 18 U.S.C. . § 1594(c) (1591 Conspiracy)
Other Federal Offenses
- Using Mail or Computer to Induce Minor to Engage in Prostitution, 18 USC 2422
- Interstate Transportation of Minor for Any Sexual Activity, 18 USC 2423
- Travel with intent to Engage in Illicit Sexual Conduct with Minor, 18 USC 2424
Relevent Federal Cases
- Former Bellevue Resident Sentenced For Transporting Thai Nationals For Sex Trade At Massage Parlors: Defendant Arranged Sham Marriages, Required Long Hours And Prostitution To Pay Debts (July 2009)
- Army Sergeant Charged Federally for Sex Trafficking Juveniles: Defendant Allegedly Set Up Apartment and Craig’s List Ads for Juvenile Prostitutes (June 2009)
- Lacey Flooring Company Owner Pleads Guilty to Aiding and Abetting the Smuggling of an Illegal Immigrant: Man Admits Forcing Illegal Alien to Pay Off Smuggling Debt (August 2008)
- California Mother and Son Sentenced in Connection with Sex Trafficking of Juveniles: Juvenile Brought from California to Washington to Work as Prostitute (December 2007)
- Aberdeen Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Travelling to Have Sex with a Minor: Defendant Had Plan to Kidnap Young Girls to Mold into “Slaves” (March 2007)
- Leaders of Conspiracy to Transport Women for Prostitution Sentenced to Prison: Seattle Area Residents Ran Brothels or Escort Services Using Undocumented Asian Women (February 2007)
- Tacoma Restaurant Owner Sentenced To Prison For Harboring Illegal Aliens: Employees of Chinese Restaurant Paid less than Minimum Wage for Long Hours of Work (June 2006)