"Human Trafficking: Barriers to Justice"
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KXAN
Jennifer Sanders, Christopher Adams, Dalton Huey, Chris Nelson
11/20/2025
Justice is elusive for many impacted by the deadly realities of a multi-billion dollar industry: human trafficking. A KXAN investigation reveals while Texas is a leader in legislation to stop it, few people actually face trafficking charges. We uncover difficulties Texas prosecutors face in dismantling modern-day slavery and what it means for those seeking accountability. This multi-platform, investigative project is part of KXAN Anchor Jennifer Sanders' in-house, six-month investigative reporting fellowship. Sanders trained with the station’s investigative team and worked to produce a closer look at this underground criminal system.
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