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Sex Trafficker Who Terrorized Women In MD Gets Federal Prison Time Sex Trafficker Who Terrorized Women In MD Gets Federal Prison Time
Sex Trafficker Who Terrorized Women In MD Gets Federal Prison Time A sex trafficker in Anne Arundel County will have years to ponder his horrendous mistakes after being sentenced to nearly two decades in prison, federal authorities announced. Benjamin Lawton, 42, of Glen Burnie, was sentenced to 19 years behind bars followed by 25 years of supervised release for using eight women to work for him as part of a prostitution business he was running. According to court documents, beginning in 2020, Lawton recruited, enticed, transported, and advertised several women by force, threats of force, or coercion into working as prostitutes.  During the operation…

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Woman Injured After Attack In Baltimore: Police Woman Injured After Attack In Baltimore: Police
Woman Injured After Attack In Baltimore: Police A suspect has been arrested after allegedly cutting a woman in Baltimore, authorities say. A 24-year-old female victim was found suffering from lacerations on the 2800 block of East Preston Street around 12:23 p.m., Tuesday, June 21, according to Baltimore Police. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of her injuries. The suspect, a 25-year-old woman, had allegedly cut the victim during a physical fight. She was arrested on the scene. Anyone with additional information is urged to contact officers at 410-396-2433. Those who wish to remain anonymous can utilize the Metro…

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by Annie DeVoe