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world7 months ago

South African Mother Sentenced to Life for Selling Her 6-Year-Old Daughter

A South African court sentenced Racquel ‘Kelly’ Smith to life imprisonment for trafficking her six-year-old daughter, Joshlin Smith, who remains missing. Smith, along with her accomplices, was convicted of kidnapping and selling the child for around £800. The case has highlighted systemic failures in social services, with the judge expressing concern over missed opportunities to protect Joshlin. Despite convictions, her whereabouts are still unknown, and police continue their search.

via The Tab|
#child-trafficking#joshlin-smith#life-imprisonment
world7 months ago

South African mother sentenced to life for selling her daughter

A South African woman, Kelly Smith, was sentenced to life in prison for selling her 6-year-old daughter, Joshlin, who remains missing. She, along with her boyfriend and a friend, was convicted of kidnapping and human trafficking, with the case revealing that the child was sold for around $1,000 to a traditional healer. The trial was held publicly to involve the community, and the verdict did not specify the child's current whereabouts.

via ABC News|
#child-trafficking#human-trafficking#life-imprisonment
crime-and-justice1 year ago

"Georgia Judge Sentences Child Rapist and Murderer to Death Penalty"

Jeremy Williams, convicted of raping and murdering 5-year-old Kamarie Holland, has been sentenced to death by an Alabama judge. The girl's mother, Kristy Siple, who trafficked her daughter to Williams, pleaded guilty to human sex trafficking. Williams' execution date will be determined at a later time, and Kamarie's family delivered emotional victim impact statements before the sentencing.

via WSB Atlanta|
#alabama#child-trafficking#crime-and-justice
crime1 year ago

"Polygamous Sect Member Pleads Guilty in Child Sexual Acts Scheme"

Moroni Johnson, a businessman, pleaded guilty to conspiring with the leader of a polygamous sect to transport underage girls across state lines for sexual activity. The sect's leader, Samuel Bateman, is accused of creating a network to orchestrate sexual acts involving children and has been charged with multiple offenses. Bateman's followers, including his wives and male followers, are also facing charges related to child trafficking and sexual abuse.

via The Associated Press|
#child-trafficking#conspiracy#crime
human-interest1 year ago

"Long-lost twins sold at birth reunite through TikTok after 19 years"

Identical twins, Amy and Ano, who were separated and sold shortly after birth, reunited after finding each other on TikTok. They discovered they were victims of a child-trafficking scheme in Georgia and were part of up to 100,000 babies stolen from the 1950s to 2005. After confronting their families about their similarities, they tracked down their birth mother and sister via DNA tests and joined a Facebook group dedicated to reuniting families separated by suspected illegal adoptions. Georgia has begun investigating child trafficking, but historic data has been lost, and the UNHCR states that illegal adoptions violate multiple child rights norms and principles.

via Business Insider|
#child-trafficking#georgia#human-interest
human-interest1 year ago

"Twins Reunited After 22 Years Thanks to TikTok"

Identical twin sisters, Amy Khvitia and Ano Sartania, who were separated and sold as babies in an illegal child adoption market in Georgia, have been reunited after one recognized the other in a TikTok video. They were able to connect through social media and discovered they had been victims of a child trafficking ring. The twins have since met their birth mother and are working to uncover the truth about their past, shedding light on a dark chapter in Georgia's history of child adoption trafficking.

via Yahoo News|
#child-trafficking#georgia#human-interest
human-interest2 years ago

"TikTok Reunites Twins Stolen at Birth in Georgia"

Identical twins in Georgia, Amy and Ano, were taken from their mother at birth and sold to separate families, only to reunite years later through a TikTok video. They discovered they were among thousands of babies stolen from hospitals and sold in Georgia. Their search for answers led them to their birth mother and uncovered a widespread baby trafficking scandal in the country, prompting a government investigation. The twins' reunion sheds light on a dark chapter in Georgia's history and raises questions about the scale and extent of the illegal adoptions.

via BBC.com|
#child-trafficking#family-reunion#georgia
world-news2 years ago

"Pope Francis Advocates Global Ban on Surrogacy as 'Deplorable'"

Pope Francis called for a global ban on surrogate motherhood, equating it with child trafficking and emphasizing the exploitation of women and children. His remarks come as Italy's Prime Minister pushes for a universal ban on surrogacy, with potential jail time and fines for parents seeking children through surrogate mothers overseas. The pope's comments were part of a broader speech addressing global issues and diplomatic agendas.

via The Washington Post|
#child-trafficking#global-ban#italy
world2 years ago

"Pope Francis Advocates Global Ban on Surrogacy as 'Deplorable' Practice"

Pope Francis condemned surrogacy as a "deplorable" practice that turns a child into "an object of trafficking," calling for a worldwide ban on the practice and emphasizing that a child should never be the basis of a commercial contract. He highlighted the exploitation of surrogate mothers' financial circumstances and included surrogacy in his annual speech to the diplomat corps, addressing conflicts and divisions threatening world peace, such as the wars in Gaza and Ukraine.

via CBS News|
#child-trafficking#human-trafficking#pope-francis
musicculture2 years ago

"The Controversial Country Anthem Dividing America's Rich and Poor"

The hit song "Rich Men North of Richmond" by Oliver Anthony has sparked controversy and divided America, reflecting the narrative of grievance embraced by some right-wing politicians. The song's lyrics touch on issues such as welfare, politicians, and child abuse, drawing connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Similarly, the video for Jason Aldean's "Try That In A Small Town" faced backlash and was pulled from Country Music Television due to its inclusion of Black Lives Matter imagery. The controversy surrounding both songs has boosted sales, but also raised concerns about the normalization of conspiracy theories like QAnon.

via bbc.com|
#child-trafficking#jason-aldean#musicculture
entertainment2 years ago

'Sound of Freedom' Director Denies QAnon Ties and Addresses Controversy Surrounding the Film

Alejandro Monteverde, the writer-director of the film "Sound of Freedom," has spoken out against the controversy and alleged QAnon ties surrounding the movie, which follows a former government agent on a mission to rescue children from a sex trafficking network. Monteverde strongly denies any association with QAnon and emphasizes that child trafficking is a fundamental human rights issue that should unite everyone. He also rejects the label of the film as a "faith-based" movie and expresses his intention to include all audiences. Despite the success of the film, Monteverde reveals that he will not profit from it and expresses his heartbreak over the negative press and controversy surrounding the project.

via Yahoo Entertainment|
#alejandro-monteverde#child-trafficking#controversy
film2 years ago

"Global Debut: 'Sound of Freedom' Takes Indie Film Scene by Storm with $125 Million Success"

Indie action-drama film "Sound of Freedom," which has already earned over $125 million at the North American box office, is set to begin international distribution next month. Angel Studios, the Utah-based production and distribution firm behind the film, has secured releases in territories including the U.K., Australia, and Latin America. The film, based on a true story, follows a federal agent's mission to rescue a boy from sex traffickers and his subsequent journey to save his sister in the Colombian jungle. With its powerful message, the film aims to raise awareness about child trafficking worldwide.

via Variety|
#angel-studios#child-trafficking#film