; Justice Department Rules Fail to Protect Witnesses' Families

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Prosecutions are essential in combating the horrific sex- trafficking industry, and a recent case just made the complicated process a whole lot harder. With criminal networks involving numerous countries, thousands of individuals and countless resources, prosecutions must untangle a complex web while balancing aggressive detective work and undercover investigations.

Once again, the Department of Justice's handling - or mishandling - of a case threatens the abolitionist movement combating sex trafficking. The case of Edmond Demiraj and his family may serve a critical blow that could hinder the prosecution of modern-day slavery for years to come.

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; Justice Department Rules Fail to Protect Witnesses' Families

A decade ago, Mr. Demiraj agreed to be a witness against Bill Bedini, an Albanian gangster allegedly involved in numerous criminal activities, including human smuggling and sex trafficking. Mr. Demiraj agreed to ...

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