North America | Canada | Corruption

More women alleging harassment want to join lawsuit against RCMP

Nearly 400 female RCMP officers and civilian employees from across Canada are asking a B.C judge to certify a class action lawsuit filed by Const. Janet Merlo over sexual harassment and gender discrimination at a hearing Monday. "My name is on there, but there's 400 ladies standing behind … from nine provinces and all the territories" said Merlo, who is so far the only named plaintiff in a case that has been making its way through the courts for three years. "It speaks to a problem that's systemic and that's nationwide" Merlo said. She filed the lawsuit after a CBC Ne

North America | United States | Crimes

Police Abuse Sex Trafficking Victim Rather Than Rescue Her

Source: Truth Voice

Jessa Dillow-Crisp is a survivor; she lived through years of sexual abuse both in Canada and the U.S. This abuse, she reveals, occurred at the hands of family members. She was unable to even call for help because… the police were among her abusers. Also there to drive home the reality of human trafficking was Colorado Attorney General Cynthia Coffman. She told the audience that human trafficking is not just a third world problem; it happens right here in America. Every year, between 14,500 and 17,500 people are trafficked right here at home. Jessa Dillow-Crisp finally found freedom wit