Attorney General John Jeremie Meets US Delegation on Human Trafficking
Attorney General John Jeremie and a US Embassy delegation discussed stronger regional action on human trafficking, including victim protection and prosecutions. The meeting comes amid increased cases but concerns over funding and stalled official-complicity investigations.
2 reports from 2 outlets · First reported Tue, Oct 27
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John Jeremie and a US Embassy delegation discussed cooperation against human trafficking in Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean.
TTT News +1Talks focused on victim protection, investigations, prosecutions, evidence handling, survivor services and regional coordination.
TTT News +1Officials reported 13 sex-trafficking cases opened this year and a former police officer convicted and sentenced to more than 16 years.
TTT News +1A US official said reduced funding weakens victim support while investigations into alleged official complicity remain stalled.
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