Child Prostitution
Social media posts describe child sex trafficking as a huge and growing problem, but credible estimates indicate smaller numbers.
The child sex trade is a global crisis. Far-right conspiracy theorists are harassing, distracting and intimidating the organizations fighting to end it.
The baseless theory imagines President Trump is somehow combatting child sex trafficking. The president has refused to condemn it.
Australian Kmart stores removed this child bride costume after outcry from some disgusted parents. Now, other parents are petitioning to get it back.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
The Trump labor secretary and former U.S. attorney approved a 2008 plea deal that allowed the billionaire sex offender to avoid a possible life sentence.
At 16, Sara Kruzan killed her pimp and got life in prison. Now, a new bill would help children like her get a second chance.
The federal government had seized the classifieds website, which featured ads for sex work, days before.
The controversial tweet has since been deleted.
