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Displaying all articles tagged:
Prostitution
the law
July 15, 2021
Film Producer Dillon Jordan Arrested for Allegedly Running Prostitution Ring
The Kindergarten Teacher
producer is also accused of using his movie production and event planning companies as fronts to launder money.
By
Victoria Bekiempis
prostitution
Oct. 18, 2017
Pussycat Dolls: Former Member’s ‘Prostitution Ring’ Claim Is False
Kaya Jones says group members were forced to have sex and use drugs.
By
Dee Lockett
sex trafficking
Oct. 7, 2016
CEO of Backpage.com Arrested, Charged With Pimping a Minor
Activists have been lobbying for his arrest for years.
By
Claire Landsbaum
legal > moral
Mar. 11, 2016
Women Judge Prostitution More Harshly Than Men, New Poll Says
Fifty-one percent of American men think prostitution should be legal, according to a new poll.
By
Eve Peyser
sex workers rights
Sept. 1, 2015
Big Bad Rent Boys, Sad Little Call Girls, and the Language of Sex Work
The language of decriminalizing sex work.
By
Lily Burana
sex work
Aug. 26, 2015
Feds Finally Realize What ‘Rentboy’ Means, Shutter Popular Escort Site
Seven of the online male-escort service’s employees were arrested yesterday.
By
Erica Schwiegershausen
activism
July 31, 2015
What’s the Right Way to Protect Sex Workers?
A call girl, a serial killer, and the problem with Hollywood activism.
By
Lily Burana
tv
May 5, 2015
Sex Workers Claim A&E Lied About Getting Them Out of the Business
The three women were featured on the network’s
8 Minutes
.
By
Nate Jones
July 31, 2014
Legalize This Now!
The
Times
wants to legalize pot.
New York
wants to legalize cutting the tags off your own damn mattress.
By
Annie Lowrey
public health
July 24, 2014
The Scientific Case for Decriminalizing Sex Work
It could be the most effective way to reduce global HIV infection rates.
By
Erica Schwiegershausen
progress
Apr. 27, 2014
New York State Might Become More Condom-Friendly
It’s currently seen as evidence of prostitution.
By
Caroline Bankoff
houseguests
Apr. 14, 2014
Tech-Savvy Escort Services Are Using New York Airbnbs As Brothels
Your apartment could be someone else’s bone zone.
By
Allison P. Davis
crimes and misdemeanors
Jan. 30, 2014
Super Bowl Brings Prostitution Back to Times Square
So retro.
By
Adam Martin
sad things
Sept. 11, 2013
Legendary Hot 97 D.J. Mister Cee Resigns Amid New Gay Prostitute Gossip
The NYC institution announced his departure on air today.
By
Joe Coscarelli
redemption
July 23, 2013
We Pardon Spitzer, But Still Judge Former Sex Workers (Like Me)
I would be fine with politicians’ redemption if sex workers were allowed the same dignity of returning to normalcy.
By
Melissa Petro
client 9
July 8, 2013
Eliot Spitzer Does Not Think the Thing He Did Should Be Legal
Sort of.
By
Dan Amira
early and awkward
June 11, 2013
Did the State Department Cover Up Prostitution and Drug Scandals?
A whistle-blower says yes.
By
Joe Coscarelli
June 7, 2013
Not to Be Outdone, NYPD Arrests 156 Johns
To Nassau’s 104.
By
Adam Martin
crimes and misdemeanors
June 3, 2013
The 13 Most Unfortunate Mug Shots of Busted Long Island Johns
A total of 104 men were arrested in “Operation Flush the Johns.”
By
Joe Coscarelli
progress
May 30, 2013
If You Carry Lots of Condoms, the Brooklyn D.A. Won’t Hold It Against You
Previously, they would have assumed you’re a prostitute.
By
Margaret Hartmann
benefits
May 29, 2013
Allentown Prostitution Ring Offered Excellent Maternity Leave
But might have still been sex-trafficking.
By
Kat Stoeffel
blog-stained wretches
Mar. 5, 2013
Daily Caller: WaPo Can’t Keep Hookers Straight
Supposedly Menendez’s lady friend has been misidentified again.
By
Margaret Hartmann
blog-stained wretches
Mar. 4, 2013
Daily Call Girl Smacks Down Daily Caller
Senator Bob Menendez’s alleged prostitute is now saying she lied for money.
By
Joe Coscarelli
oh new jersey
Jan. 31, 2013
Senator Bob Menendez Writes $58,500 Check for Not Doing Anything Wrong
Just in case.
By
Joe Coscarelli
crimes and misdemeanors
Dec. 6, 2012
‘Millionaire Madam’ Will Name Names on
Dr. Phil
There’s going to be a “
giant
name dropped.”
By
Margaret Hartmann
shaming
Dec. 5, 2012
John-Shaming: Coming to a Town Near You?
Demand-side prostitution policing is catching on.
By
Kat Stoeffel
not-so-secret service
Oct. 15, 2012
Woman in Secret Service Prostitution Scandal Is Writing Her Memoir
Including the childhood tales the world is clamoring for.
By
Margaret Hartmann
Sept. 25, 2012
‘Millionaire Madam’ Takes Plea Deal, Avoids More Jail Time
And spills the contents of her little black book.
By
Margaret Hartmann
gross guys
Sept. 19, 2012
Where to Find a Sugar Daddy
On the Internet and/or at a hotel bar, obviously.
By
Kat Stoeffel
crimes and misdemeanors
July 11, 2012
Prostitute ‘Family’ Protesting in Defense of Their Alleged Sex Traffickers
It was quite the scene at a Manhattan courthouse yesterday.
By
Joe Coscarelli
culture of smut
June 16, 2012
Here Are Some More Smutty Secret Service Stories
These date back to 2003.
By
Andre Tartar
not-so-secret service
May 4, 2012
Woman in Secret Service Prostitution Scandal Ready to Profit
She’s pretty pissed at the “idiot” agents.
By
Joe Coscarelli
crimes and misdemeanors
May 3, 2012
Pimps and Customers Are Being Targeted in NYC Prostitution Cases
Prosecutors and the NYPD are undergoing a “paradigm shift.”
By
Joe Coscarelli
not-so-secret service
Apr. 28, 2012
Name of the Secret Service’s Infamously Cheap Agent Revealed
A Maryland father of two.
By
Andre Tartar
crimes and misdemeanors
Apr. 26, 2012
Supposed Millionaire Madam Now Taking Bail Donations Online
Her family says she’s being treated like a “war criminal.”
By
Joe Coscarelli
scandals
Apr. 25, 2012
U.S. Marines Also Had a Disgraceful Fight With a Prostitute
The Secret Service scandal is dredging up some ugly realities.
By
Joe Coscarelli
crimes and misdemeanors
Apr. 23, 2012
Father-and-Son Black-Cab Sex Ring Busted
The Manahttan DA announced details of a new trafficking case today.
By
Joe Coscarelli
secret service
Apr. 17, 2012
How a Few Horny Agents Made the Secret Service Look Bad
Is it really the agency’s worst scandal?
By
Marc Ambinder
scandals
Apr. 14, 2012
Obama’s Secret Service Detail Recalled From Colombia Over Prostitution-Related Misconduct [Updated]
It all started when an agent refused to pay.
By
Andre Tartar
and
Caroline Bankoff
Mediavore
Mar. 28, 2012
Hookers Haunt Most Strip Joints; Even Fancy Hotels Are Cashing In on Food
Plus: Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich head to Hong Kong to open Lupa; and Burger King gets a huge cash infusion, all in our morning news roundup.
crimes and misdemeanors
Mar. 13, 2012
Manhattan Madam Case Spiced Up Again
Alleged accomplice Jaynie Mae Baker has turned herself in.
By
Joe Coscarelli
crimes and misdemeanors
Mar. 9, 2012
Manhattan Madam Anna Gristina Swears She Won’t Snitch on Clients
In an interview from Rikers, she says she’s not the big fish authorities were after.
By
Joe Coscarelli
crimes and misdemeanors
Feb. 13, 2012
NYPD Can’t Quite Crack Prostitution Problem
While other crimes are dropping, the sex trade is holding steady.
By
Joe Coscarelli
Mediavore
Jan. 25, 2012
Department of Human Services Can and Will Remove Obese Children From Their
Plus: Veggie burgers just want to be meat; and police stage their first ever prostitution raid on Bethlehem Sands casino, all in our morning news roundup.
pimpin’ ain’t easy
Sept. 13, 2011
Self-Professed ‘Pimp King’ Jason Itzler Is Back in Court With a New Yarn
A ruthlessly surreal tale involving Billy Ray Cyrus.
By
Mark Jacobson
losing your religion
Sept. 10, 2011
Arizona Church Busted As Prostitution Ring
Church members apparently performed sexual favors in exchange for “donations.”
By
Andre Tartar
Crime Scenes
Aug. 2, 2011
Dunkin’ Donuts Prostitute Nabbed in ‘Extra Sugar’ Sting
Is this why cops love doughnuts so much?
By
Kara Baskin
Mediavore
Aug. 2, 2011
Parx Is Pennsylvania’s Only Casino With Child Abandonment Issues; A Fish a
Plus: Five Guys is one growing U.S. restaurant chain; and it turns out that drunkenness and how to get there is different for every person, all in our morning news roundup.
pretty women
July 20, 2011
High-End Brooklyn Prostitution Ring Busted
“Men come to New York, and they need some companionship.”
By
Mike Vilensky
girls gone wild
May 7, 2011
Topless Ukranian Protesters: ‘The Entire Ukraine Is a Brothel’
New revolts against sex tourism are making waves.
By
Mike Vilensky
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