Free Thought Project – by Matt Agorist
A shocking new report from the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women paints a disturbing picture of law enforcement and their role in sex trafficking. The report found that instead of preventing child and adult sex trafficking, many police officers are participating in it.
The report is titled “Sex Trafficking in Hawaii: The Stories of Survivors,” which detailed the testimonials from multiple victims. One particularly disturbing part of the report was the fact that almost half of all the victims interviewed reported that police officers participated in their abuse and victimization.
“The corruption of members of the criminal justice system reported by the participants in the study was pervasive in their stories of being prostituted,” the report noted.
The report found that the average age of those being trafficked is just 14-years-old, showing how early the abuse began.
One of the victims interviewed, who wished to remain anonymous for obvious reasons explained that “the same people that are charging you for prostitution are the people turning around and buying it from you.”
Another participant in the study noted that police would even help to acquire the young girls drugs. The teenager was living in a drug house which had been busted by police and after the raid, the officer told the girl, “if you want pills, don’t mess with this little kid, you call me.”
Khara Jabola-Carolus, with the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women, explained that the abuse was extensive and on all levels of the spectrum. “This ranged from cops asking for sexual favors to more coercive situations like I’ll let you go if you do X, Y, or Z for me.’ Bring customers after hours in exchange for cigarettes or gas money,” she explained.
When confronted with this information about the abuse of sex trafficking victims by police officers, Honolulu Police Chief Susan Ballard issued the following statement:
“I am deeply concerned and will continue to ask the Commission to provide additional information so that HPD can investigate. We respect the participants’ privacy and understand why they do not want to be identified. However, if they can provide us with when or where the activity occurred and a description of the officer, we will investigate to the fullest extent possible. HPD does not condone the behavior described in the study under any circumstances.”
While the idea that police officers are abusing victims of sex trafficking may seem outlandish to some, it should come as no surprise to those who’ve been paying attention, especially out of Hawaii.
As the Free Thought Project previously reported in 2014, Honolulu police officers urged lawmakers to keep an exemption in state law that allows undercover officers to have sex with prostitutes during investigations. For years, Hawaii allowed their cops to have sex with prostitutes and victims of human trafficking while at the same time arresting these women.
It’s not just Hawaii either. In Michigan, police were granted immunity from prosecution if they had sex with a prostitute or a sex trafficking victim during an investigation. This was legal for law enforcement all the way up until 2018 when lawmakers had to get a bill passed to specifically outlaw the practice of having sex with victims of human trafficking.
Both the cops in Hawaii and in Michigan put up huge resistance to the outlawing of sex with human trafficking victims, claiming it was necessary to catch lawbreakers.
However, Bridgette Carr, a director of the Human Trafficking Clinic at the University of Michigan Law School, explained how cops used these laws to further exploit their victims.
“What I do know from my own clients is that people who either say they are cops, who are cops or who are impersonating cops, know about this exemption and threaten my clients with it sometimes,” she said.
Police officers using their power to exploit human trafficking victims is a common thread among many cases. On multiple occasions, the Free Thought Project has reported interviews of former child sex trafficking victims who’ve all noted that they had nowhere to go as police and high-level politicians all participated in the abuse.
In case after case, the Free Thought Project reports on horrifying instances of child sex rings that were allowed to go on for decades because politicians — including heads of states — policemen, clergy, and others were all in on the sick game.
#86: GrandIsland To: buckeroo (#82)
You lie at every turn. You wanna know when you are lying? When your fucking lips are moving.
GrandIsland posted on 2019-03-02 08:59:52 Reply Private Reply
#87: Gatlin To: buckeroo (#82)
Please again “pretend” you put me back on.
It was so pleasurable not to scroll over the asinine posts you continued to plague me with seeking my attention.
Get lost now.
I have no time for you.
Well, I actually do have time, but I choose not to waste it with you.
Fuck off, you Paultard libertarian asshole …
Gatlin posted on 2019-03-02 09:01:10 Reply Private Reply
#88: GrandIsland To: Gatlin (#87)
Haaaaaa
That’s some funny shit
GrandIsland posted on 2019-03-02 09:02:36 Reply Private Reply
#89: Gatlin To: GrandIsland (#86)
He does.
And he always will.
It's a well known and highly recognized Paultard libertarian trait.
Gatlin posted on 2019-03-02 09:03:46 Reply Private Reply
#90: Gatlin To: GrandIsland (#88)
Gatlin posted on 2019-03-02 09:04:28 Reply Private Reply
#91: Gatlin To: GrandIsland (#85)
His undying love and unending devotion ...
Gatlin posted on 2019-03-02 09:06:05 Reply Private Reply
#92: Deckard To: GrandIsland (#77)
Deckard posted on 2019-03-02 09:07:46 Reply Private Reply
#93: buckeroo To: GrandIsland, borisY, Gatlin, Tater (#86)
It is like he needs to be lockedupped, similar to boris.
buckeroo posted on 2019-03-02 09:07:54 Reply Private Reply
#94: buckeroo To: Gatlin (#87)
So, within the wild schizophrenic mindset you wield, why do you post bizarre commentary to me?
buckeroo posted on 2019-03-02 09:10:31 Reply Private Reply
#95: GrandIsland To: Gatlin (#89)
It’s what anarchist do. Stone has allowed them to infest his forum, like Goldi did. There is no getting rid of the vermin.
The Wheelchair RINO knee how important it was to his forum to rid himself of the intolerant PAULTARDS. His site still goes pretty strong posting, with moderate numbers... and LP IS FINIDHED AND THIS SITE NOT FAR BEHIND.
You tell me what was smart... banning them or providing them a home to post in the name of liberty, ON PRIVATE SITES, using warped ideology?
Rim Job was obviously smarter.
GrandIsland posted on 2019-03-02 09:10:45 Reply Private Reply
#96: Gatlin To: Deckard (#92)
Oh wait ...
It's you Deckard.
So typical of the both of you.
You are are such a loss when you are getting your asses kicked that ALL you can do is post stupid memes.
lol ...
Gatlin posted on 2019-03-02 09:10:56 Reply Private Reply
#97: Gatlin To: GrandIsland (#95)
They are like a plague ...
Gatlin posted on 2019-03-02 09:11:48 Reply Private Reply
#98: Gatlin To: GrandIsland (#95)
In this respect on FR, yea he was.
But here, they would only use one of the alternative stored IDs.
Of which they have a countless number ...
Gatlin posted on 2019-03-02 09:14:12 Reply Private Reply
#99: GrandIsland To: Gatlin (#98)
Rim Job, I’m sure has giggled his numb ass off hundreds of times knowing all his old pests, are all wrecking other forums... Lol
GrandIsland posted on 2019-03-02 09:18:00 Reply Private Reply
#100: Gatlin To: buckeroo (#94)
Just to draw you out.
To prove that you were lying all the time about having me on bozo.
And what I can say by your reactive post to me while you claimed to have me on bozo is:
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.
ROTFLMAO ...
Gatlin posted on 2019-03-02 09:18:25 Reply Private Reply
#101: buckeroo To: Gatlin (#100)
buckeroo posted on 2019-03-02 09:22:13 Reply Private Reply
#102: Gatlin To: GrandIsland (#99)
And this was another great job you did here this morning.
A Saturday morning successful kick-ass on Paultards is a wonderful way to get the weekend off to a fine start.
Catch you later ...
Gatlin posted on 2019-03-02 09:23:39 Reply Private Reply
#103: Deckard To: Gatlin (#79)
Sure, I post from those and a number of other alternative news sites. The corporate media always lies, isn't that the prevailing thought around these parts? My articles do elicit responses, and traffic - especially from the delusional authority fetishists of the canary clan.
Of course, one-dimensional posters and short-bus riders like you you would like it better if articles from FOX News were only allowed. That way you can maintain your Groupthink agenda.
Yeah - that's the ticket!!
Deckard posted on 2019-03-02 09:26:10 Reply Private Reply
#104: Deckard To: buckeroo, Tater, GrandIsland (#101)
Same here in Firefox.
This internet thing is still a mystery to Tater.
BTW, both he and FireIsland are well known for posting shit about people without putting their name in the To: box.
Sure sign of cowardice.
Deckard posted on 2019-03-02 09:31:01 Reply Private Reply
#105: Gatlin To: buckeroo (#101)
I understand that. I understand everything….perfectly well.
Quit groveling asshole. Get up off your knees and stop acting obsequiously in order to obtain forgiveness.
If you didn’t have me on bozo, then you were lying.
If you did have me on bozo and diligently read my posts while you were not signed in, then you are a hypocrite.
In either case, you are a repulsive Paultard with a deeply flawed character.
I’m done here …
Gatlin posted on 2019-03-02 09:32:04 Reply Private Reply
#106: buckeroo To: Gatlin (#105)
So why are you complaining to me?
buckeroo posted on 2019-03-02 09:38:44 Reply Private Reply
#107: Gatlin To: Deckard (#104)
And the INTENTIONAL reason for doin that is …
Wait for it …
I decided there is no need to bother wasting my time to put your name in the “To” block since you have categorically stated that you ALWAYS read ALL posts I make.
You did post that and you know that you did in a way that is unambiguously explicit and direct?
Gatlin posted on 2019-03-02 09:44:20 Reply Private Reply
#108: Deckard To: Gatlin (#107)
...cowardice.
Deckard posted on 2019-03-02 09:46:36 Reply Private Reply
#109: Gatlin To: Deckard (#108)
To paraphrase old Barry: “Extremism in sense of brevity is never cowardice.”
Now, I'm really finished here.
Gatlin posted on 2019-03-02 09:54:55 Reply Private Reply
#110: CZ82 To: buckeroo (#101)
Here you'll need this.
They don't make anything any stronger that I'm aware of so when you force feed him some be patient, it might take awhile for him to calm down and emote coherently.
CZ82 posted on 2019-03-02 09:57:21 Reply Private Reply
#111: buckeroo To: Gatlin (#105)
Well... I will leave the door open for discussion for a few days since I don't want to take the time to involve any extraordinary key strokes to BOZO you again.
buckeroo posted on 2019-03-02 09:58:59 Reply Private Reply
#112: Hondo68 To: Gatlin (#102)
Later tater.
Hondo68 posted on 2019-03-02 10:03:38 Reply Private Reply
#113: randge To: A K A Stone (#58)
The catcalls here are not the end of the senselessness. There is some claim that I am some kind of bot or using a false identity. (“I long ago call him out when he used different screen names.” I have no idea what this person is talking about.) I do have an alternate ID that I’ve used once or twice long ago when I couldn’t remember my PW and temporarily opened a second account which I never use. I been here, BTW, way back when this was called Liberty Post, so I’m familiar with some of the characters – and some of the bullshit here.
What’s really the shit outside of the name calling is outright lying that’s employed when a poster sides, for the sake of argument, with a point antagonistic to some well known regulars here. These are mugs that hang out here a lot and who like to stir the pot. Why it’s tolerated escapes me. It is primitive beyond belief, and I know that I am not the only one who is the object of intentional, systematic and uncalled for harassment. These are nothing but BOLSHIE tactics, and they might be funny in a frat boy sort of way if they weren’t so corrosive of the purposes of the forum.
So, just so you know. I give a fuck, and I will post here 361, 362, 363, 364, 365 days and on a leap year 366 day – or not at all – if it suits me. Or Stone can toss me, if that’s what he chooses to do.
randge posted on 2019-03-02 15:05:24 Reply Private Reply
#114: buckeroo To: randge, Gatlin, GrandIsland (#113)
Be very careful about how you phrase your English sentence structure; both tater and GI believe you are one of my sockpuppets.
buckeroo posted on 2019-03-02 15:11:08 Reply Private Reply
#115: randge To: buckeroo (#114)
Never begin a sentence with a coordinating conjunction.
My bad, bucky.
randge posted on 2019-03-02 15:13:46 Reply Private Reply
#116: buckeroo To: randge, Gatlin, GrandIsland, A K A Stone (#115)
You have nothing to be sorry about. However, there are others that need to be brought to task about their charges concerning sockpuppets. Both GI and tater have too much time on their hands creating make believe BS as they collect their social security checks living in absolute squalor in some slum.
buckeroo posted on 2019-03-02 15:52:58 Reply Private Reply
#117: GrandIsland To: randge (#113)
Suck it up, bitch. It’s not a constitutional right to be “pinged”... even if you post 3 times a year with this ID. You a Dicktard can share a safe space together, since both you pussies cry over not being pinged.
GrandIsland posted on 2019-03-02 16:59:48 Reply Private Reply
#118: buckeroo To: GrandIsland, randge, Deckard (#117)
You have a problem, officer. You drink too much when making wild ass claims on the Internet.
buckeroo posted on 2019-03-02 17:16:07 Reply Private Reply
#119: Gatlin To: randge (#113)
Gatlin posted on 2019-03-02 17:22:11 Reply Private Reply
#120: Deckard To: GrandIsland (#117)
No one claimed it is a constitutional right - it's a matter of courtesy, which we all know that in your view is a sign of weakness.
To me and other rational folks, your views on courtesy, empathy, caring are those of a borderline sociopath.
But I do see a glimmer of humor in your post - someone like you attempting to lecture others on "constitutional rights".
Funny stuff there.
Deckard posted on 2019-03-02 17:24:17 Reply Private Reply
#121: GrandIsland To: buckeroo (#118)
However, now that you mention it, I’ll be having a few IPA’s at the local sports bar, tonight, watching UFC 235.
GrandIsland posted on 2019-03-02 17:28:08 Reply Private Reply
#122: buckeroo To: Deckard (#120)
buckeroo posted on 2019-03-02 17:28:19 Reply Private Reply
#123: GrandIsland To: Deckard (#120)
You happen to be correct. Giving anyone “courtesy” that isn’t a family, friend, higher rank... or previously earned it, IS A WEAKNESS. It’s kinda like affirmative action. When you act in a way that deserves “courtesy”, bitch, and you’ve EARNED IT... I’ll extent that towards you. Like I do for Stone or Gat.
GrandIsland posted on 2019-03-02 17:31:06 Reply Private Reply
#124: buckeroo To: All (#122)
I hope you get your face punched in publick.
buckeroo posted on 2019-03-02 17:32:59 Reply Private Reply
#125: Deckard To: GrandIsland, buckeroo (#121)
The UFC Now Supports Gay Rights a Lot More Than the NFL
Two openly gay fighters to square off for title at UFC 224 in historic first
Deckard posted on 2019-03-02 17:37:47 Reply Private Reply
#126: GrandIsland To: buckeroo (#124)
lol... not likely.
I’m currently undefeated, in any physical altercation... and though I’ve been injured arresting resisting subject(s), I’ve never lost.
lol
GrandIsland posted on 2019-03-02 17:42:54 Reply Private Reply
#127: buckeroo To: GrandIsland (#126)
buckeroo posted on 2019-03-02 17:47:20 Reply Private Reply
#128: Gatlin To: buckeroo (#127)
Why the lol?
From what I have read and then posted on this forum, it damned sure well is likely in Belize.
Gatlin posted on 2019-03-02 17:53:43 Reply Private Reply
#129: GrandIsland To: Gatlin (#128)
= a 3rd world shithole. Populated by shitholians.
Jungle taco bunnies & ex-American traitors.
GrandIsland posted on 2019-03-02 17:57:59 Reply Private Reply
#130: buckeroo To: Gatlin (#128)
Whats life about in Scottsdale Arizona riding round in a 1980 Winnebago?
buckeroo posted on 2019-03-02 18:02:05 Reply Private Reply
#131: nolu chan To: buckeroo, Gatlin, GrandIsland (#122)
Stop the insanity!
Study finds that 100% of the study participants reported using drugs, with average age of first introduction at 12.7 years old.
Study finds that the average age of first sex trafficking experience was 14.7 years old, two years after average age of being a doper, establishing a direct relationship between becoming a doper and subsequently becoming a sex worker.
Study finds that that 95.5% reported running away before they were 18, subsequent to becoming a doper, establishing a direct relationship between being a doper and engaging in stupid and/or reckless behavior.
nolu chan posted on 2019-03-02 18:21:00 Reply Private Reply
#132: Gatlin To: nolu chan (#131)
Gatlin posted on 2019-03-02 18:59:32 Reply Private Reply
#133: GrandIsland To: nolu chan (#131)
Study finds that... Paultards are morons.
Thanks for educating the idiots... or pointing out their YELLA, continuous... agitate propaganda.
GrandIsland posted on 2019-03-02 19:09:38 Reply Private Reply
#134: Tooconservative To: Deckard (#75)
If the beer companies get a sniff of how much money they can make off T-beer (THC beer), Katie bar the door. Obviously, they are well-positioned to create a yeast-based THC beer market.
The drug warriors won't be able to do much more than mutter.
Tooconservative posted on 2019-03-02 19:54:43 Reply Private Reply
#135: Hondo68 To: GrandIsland, tater (#126)
Hondo68 posted on 2019-03-02 20:13:32 Reply Private Reply