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Forum aims to expose sex trafficking in Prince George's County

Black women and girls are more vulnerable to sex trafficking than other groups. As shocking as that sounds, a lot of people are unaware. But a forum in Prince George’s County called “Human and Sex Trafficking Exposed” is putting the issue front and center. News4’s Molette Green reports.

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