Proposed bill to legalize prostitution causes uproar in SWLA State lawmakers are attempting to curb Louisiana’s sex trafficking epidemic. By Jennifer Lott | March 11, 2021 at 9:42 PM CST - Updated March 11 at 11:33 PM
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - State lawmakers are attempting to curb Louisiana’s sex trafficking epidemic. New Orleans Representative Mandie Landry is introducing a controversial piece of legislation she says will cut down on the cases, by legalizing prostitution. It would remove sex work from the state’s criminal code. Landry contends the bill would actually keep prostitutes safe by allowing them to report any abuse without fear of being locked up themselves.
Calcasieu sex trafficking arrest bring more awareness to crime
Human Trafficking Folo By Ashley Joseph | February 2, 2021 at 5:43 PM CST - Updated February 2 at 5:43 PM
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) -The arrest of a 28-year-old man accused of sex trafficking a 13-year-old girl has opened the door to a larger discussion.
Blake K. Jenkins,28, remains in the Calcasieu Correctional Center with a bond of $80,000. He’s charged with felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile, second-degree kidnapping, and human trafficking.
Rusty Havens, an advocate for human trafficking awareness and the CEO and President of the SWLA Abolitionists counts this most recent arrest as a victory for our area.