Hawaii law on prostitution convictions is 1st in nation 0 SHARES Share it! David Ige tosses prostitution convictions for those who avoid additional convictions for three years, even if they can’t prove they have been victims of sex trafficking. Victim advocates say most trafficking victims aren’t able to reveal or prove they’re victims because they fear their pimp or sex buyer will retaliate. It’s similar in Hawaii, but advocates say trafficking is a bigger problem in the islands because of the large tourism industry and military population. Previously, the law allowed sex trafficking convictions expunged after six years, but only with proof of victimization.

Source: Manila Bulletin July 03, 2019 07:18 UTC