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And arrested 50-some pimps. They say it happened over a three-night span, though Fox's story doesn't list when. And it's not clear in Kansas City, St. Louis or Wichita were part of the action. The authorities are hoping to stick the pimps with federal -- that is, longer -- sentences.
Hat Tip: Many thanks, Simone!
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The movie "Taken" shows the ugly reality of the teen sex trade... We need to sell the pimps, politicans, judges, lawyers, and business people are involved into slavery!
Posted by: Obama is the Man | Monday, February 23, 2009 at 12:05 PM
I wonder how many of the teens wanted to be rescued. Reminds me of Taxi Driver.
Posted by: Lance | Monday, February 23, 2009 at 12:26 PM
Actually, it reminds me that Tom K would say they wanted it, Searching would say that they were illegal and just trying to find a backdoor amnesty, and Blarney would just shout "STATES RIGHTS STATES RIGHTS"
Posted by: Mikeybackwards | Monday, February 23, 2009 at 03:01 PM
Girl Power would deny that they were not willing participants.
Posted by: AH | Monday, February 23, 2009 at 06:48 PM