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The website Backpage has removed adult advertisements. A Senate report last year accused the website of being a forum for child sex trafficking.

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Backpage Shuts Down Adult Ads In The U.S., Citing Government Pressure

Rebecca Hersher

The online classified website disabled its space for adults seeking sexual partners. A Senate report last year accused the website of being a forum for child sex trafficking.

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Sex Trafficking Lawsuit Against Backpage.com Can Move Forward

Austin Jenkins

The Washington Supreme Court has ruled a lawsuit against Backpage.com can move forward. The lawsuit alleges Backpage was complicit in the sex trafficking…

New law is "the first time in the nation criminalizing those who advertize minors online if they have not done the verification of age,” said Rose Gundersen is co-founder and Executive Director at Washington Engage, a non-profit.

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Age verification for 'sex-ads' now the law in Washington; first in nation

The Associated Press

Washington state has become the first in the nation to require verification of age for online ads that promote sex-related services, such as the escort…

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Update: Attorneys turn up the heat on Backpage, child sex trade

KPLU News Staff

Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna and 45 other attorneys general today called for information about how Backpage.com presumably attempts to…