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Chris Smith: “Just to underscore that the Trafficking Victims Protection Act made it very clear in its definition that anyone who has…”

On the recordMay 6, 2013
Just to underscore that the Trafficking Victims Protection Act made it very clear in its definition that anyone who has not yet attained the age of 18 and anyone who commits an act, one commercial sex act, is liable for the full sanctions.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith highlights the legal consequences for trafficking minors under federal law.

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