Survivor shares her story of human trafficking and why it's so prevalent in western Washington

Something that may be perceived as an international problem is happening right here in western Washington. KING 5 has found our region is one of the hotbeds in the U.S. for human trafficking.
Officials with the FBI and Homeland Security Investigations said it's a big problem that takes many forms.
"It is in the shadows a lot of times," said Robert Hammer, the Special Agent in Charge with Homeland Security Investigations.
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[@whitney9810]

My trafficker pretended to be in love with me and even married me.
I didn't realize what happened until after the fact. However leaving someone abused and desolate is a sign of not just domestic violence but trafficking. Especially if the abuser lives in another state and lured you across state lines.

[@darlenehampton5513]

Oh wow, this is the lady Jeri Moomaw who is currently being sued for sexual assault and harassment.... on one of her former employee

[@kirbyk7370]

I'm no Trumper, but I will acknowledge that he was the first to point it out, and make it his first priority.

[@user_kH9bw3ns1]

His first priority? Lol

[@kirbyk7370]

@@user_kH9bw3ns1 I doubt anyone would be happy with the progress of this, but have you ever wondered why Robert Dinero hates Trump so much? It's because he is part of the red shoe club. RD is not happy he can't go around chopping up kids anymore. If this is not enough to get you a little warm and fuzzy, then you're just not in the real world, or your part of the problem yourself.

[@Whooshta]

Woah... clear trend of increase under Trump.