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Just last week, John “Casper” Morgan of Ocala was arrested on charges of domestic minor sex trafficking after forcing a thirteen and a sixteen year old to prostitute themselves in Marion County. Sex slavery is a growing problem, not just overseas, but right here in Florida. More than 70% of human trafficking victims are sex slaves. Brittany Thompson has the story of a local artist who was moved to try and do something to make a difference by educating the public on the issue through art.
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