‘Angie’s List’ for Hookers Shut Down in L.A.

It was like an ‘Angie’s List’ for hookers. Before legal authorities pulled the plug this week, a Columbus, Ohio man was operating a prostitution site on Craigslist, the popular free Internet classified ads website. On a website created by Christopher Johnson, customers  were able to post reviews about hookers they had hired through Craigslist ads. Johnson set up […]

Craigslist Cracks Down on Prostitution Ads

Under fire from law enforcement officials in 40 states, Craigslist agreed to crack down on prostitution ads on its community websites. Advertisers of “erotic services” will now be required to provide a working telephone number and pay a fee using a valid credit card in order to post an ad on the popular internet classified […]

LAPD Officer Indicted for Trading Sex for Arrest

It’s appalling when the very people charged with protecting society abuse their powers and cause harm to the people they are assigned to protect. Some would argue that it happens every day in Washington, but it’s an unusual occurrence when the perpetrator is a member of the Los Angeles Police Department.  In October, LAPD Officer […]

FBI Breaks Up Nationwide Child Prostitution Rings

In the dramatic break-up of a major national sex trafficking ring this week, 47 children aged 13 to 17 were rescued. All but one were female. The FBI coordinated the arrests of more than 600 adults in 29 U.S. cities to break up 12 major prostitution rings that forced children into prostitution. The rings operated out […]

The LAPD and Solicitation

Solicitation, also known as Solicitation for Prostitution, is the act of directing or asking someone to exchange money for sexual activity, as defined under Section 647(b) of the California Penal Code.
A Los Angeles police officer is under investigation for allegedly trying to force women he met while on duty to have sex with him, law […]

Internet Sites May Be Pedaling Prostitution, Not Companionship

Many people don’t think much about flirting in internet chat rooms on companionship sites, but take it to the next level and you could wind up charged with prostitution, solicitation or pandering (pimping). The lack of actual face time typical of internet liaisons seems to be an invitation to lie — about height, weight, interests, marital […]

Legalized Prostitution in California?

San Francisco, one of America’s leading cities in terms of pushing the legal envelope, has a proposition on its most recent ballot that would decriminalize prostitution - by prohibiting the city from arresting prostitutes – which will allegedly make it easier for sex workers to report violence to the police and improve public health. The […]

Red Light Districts Could Go Legit Under San Fran’s Prop K

In November, San Francisco residents could give Red Light districts the green light if they approve Proposition K. Being heralded as the legalization of prostitution, Prop K would decriminalize prostitution and change the way the city enforces prostitution laws.
Parties on both sides of the debate have been vocal in their arguments. Proponents say Prop K would improve […]