Melissa in the Morning: Sex Trafficking Reality

WICC The Voice of Connecticut · Sep 14, 2026 · 17m

We're seeing more undercover operations targeting people seeking sex with minors in Connecticut. It highlights the reality of sex trafficking prevalence in our state and the need to better protect our kids from sex buyers. We spoke with Jamie Manirakiza, Executive Director of Partnership to End Human Trafficking (PEHT) and Jess Michaels, a 1991 survivor of Jeffrey Epstein.

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