Mother on trial in West Virginia denies locking adopted teens in shed
A woman accused with her husband of forcing their adopted children to perform hard labor denied confining two of the children ...
Human trafficking, forced labor trial to continue in Kanawha County this week
The human trafficking, child abuse and forced labor trial for Sissonville couple Jeanne Whitefeather and Donald Lantz will continue Tuesday.
Barn surveillance footage shown to jury in day three of Sissonville human trafficking trial
New security footage took a jury inside the shed attached to a Sissonville barn days before kids were found locked inside.
Shining a light on Human Trafficking: Local efforts to protect the vulnerable
Law enforcement and advocates are raising awareness about how traffickers target the vulnerable, including children, and what ...
White mother accused of treating Black adopted kids as ‘slaves’ said they liked being kept in barn, trial told
Jeanne Whitefeather, 62, and Donald Ray Lantz, 61, are charged with human trafficking, child abuse and forced child labor ...
YWCA of Wheeling Launches STEP Program to combat human trafficking and empower survivors
The YWCA of Wheeling is committed to fighting human trafficking and advocating for victims. During human trafficking ...
Defense claims overwhelmed parents sought help for traumatized adopted kids
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Prosecutors are working to convince a jury that a Sissonville couple targeted and abused their ...
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‘Operation Silence Shattered’ raises awareness of human trafficking in Virginia
The Virginia State Police, in collaboration with the Human Trafficking Institute and Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security, announces the launch of “Operation Silence Shattered.” ...
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Virginia lawmakers take up bills to address human trafficking
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — As lawmakers begin the general assembly session, they are considering a series of proposals to address human trafficking. In August 2023, News 3 talked with a woman named ...