sex trafficking

[ seks traf-i-king ]

noun

1. the illegal practice of procuring or trading in human beings for the purpose of prostitution or other sex work.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sex trafficking¹

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

In the last several days, Trump has nominated Pete Hegseth, a Fox television host and veteran who has never held a leadership post, as his secretary of Defense; Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic House member accused of spreading Kremlin talking points, as his director of National Intelligence; and Matt Gaetz, a Florida Republican who resigned his seat in the House on Wednesday while facing a congressional investigation into sex trafficking, as his attorney general.

From Los Angeles Times

He was a subject of a federal investigation of allegations of sex trafficking of minors and illegal drug use.

From Los Angeles Times

BREAKING: Senate Republicans want to see the House Ethics Report concerning Matt Gaetz's sex trafficking allegations.

From Salon

Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida is the nominee for attorney general which is quite a coincidence considering that he was entangled in a sex trafficking investigation by the DOJ, the department he’ll oversee should he land the job.

From Los Angeles Times

Last year, it declined to bring charges over allegations he violated sex trafficking laws during a trip he took to the Bahamas with paid escorts.

From BBC