NASHVILLE – As part of continuing casework into a Human Trafficking operation spanning several counties, Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a Murfreesboro man accused of paying for sex with an underage victim. At the request of former 16th District Attorney General Bill Whitesell, TBI Special Agents began investigating … Continue reading Ongoing TBI Human Trafficking Investigation Yields Additional Arrest
One Person Arrested and Two Businesses Padlocked after TBI Investigation into Prostitution and Human Trafficking
NASHVILLE – Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, working with law enforcement agencies from across the state, executed search warrants on four businesses Wednesday as part of an investigation into organized prostitution and human trafficking in Tennessee. The investigation resulted in one person being arrested and two businesses being padlocked. TBI agents received … Continue reading One Person Arrested and Two Businesses Padlocked after TBI Investigation into Prostitution and Human Trafficking
TBI Unveils ‘IT Has To Stop’ PSA, Participates in National Human Trafficking Event
NASHVILLE – Today, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released a set of videos designed to raise awareness of human trafficking in Tennessee, just as one of its Special Agents participated in a national event on the issue. TBI’s Public Service Announcement campaign, called “IT Has To Stop”, invites viewers to visit ITHasToStop.com to learn more … Continue reading TBI Unveils ‘IT Has To Stop’ PSA, Participates in National Human Trafficking Event
TBI Launches New Initiative to Combat Human Trafficking
NASHVILLE – Today, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation officially launched a new outreach to raise awareness of human trafficking in Tennessee. The campaign, titled “IT Has To Stop,” hopes to increase awareness of human trafficking in Tennessee and beyond. The centerpiece of the campaign, ITHasToStop.com, features information, current research and statistics, video, important contacts, and … Continue reading TBI Launches New Initiative to Combat Human Trafficking
2 Georgia Men Nabbed in TBI Human Trafficking Case
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has obtained indictments for two Georgia men, accused of statutory rape in an ongoing TBI human trafficking investigation. On August 1, 2012, and at the request of 15th District Attorney General Tommy Thompson, TBI Special Agents began investigating a sex trafficking case involving a minor female victim. During … Continue reading 2 Georgia Men Nabbed in TBI Human Trafficking Case
TBI, TDOT, Tourist Development Partner on Human Trafficking Initiative
NASHVILLE – Today, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Tennessee Department of Transportation and the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development have announced a new initiative designed to raise awareness about sex trafficking in Tennessee. Beginning this month, visitors to many of the state’s welcome centers and rest stops will see signs posted inside bathroom stalls designed … Continue reading TBI, TDOT, Tourist Development Partner on Human Trafficking Initiative
TBI to hold Chattanooga Town Hall meeting to discuss human trafficking in Tennessee tomorrow at the Development Resource Center
Chattanooga, Tenn. – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is holding a Town Hall meeting with Representative Eric Watson (R—Cleveland) tomorrow to discuss human trafficking in Tennessee with members of the local community, law enforcement and non-profit organizations. The discussion is being hosted by the City of Chattanooga Office of Multicultural Affairs. The media as well … Continue reading TBI to hold Chattanooga Town Hall meeting to discuss human trafficking in Tennessee tomorrow at the Development Resource Center
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