Jul 6, 2009

Lee County at forefront of slavery fight

In just four years, Lee County has become a national leader in the fight against slavery.

Those who battle the crime point to swift and effective law enforcement, wide and energetic outreach and enviable interagency cooperation.

"We're light years ahead of other communities," said Assistant U.S. Attorney Douglas Molloy, who's prosecuted 20 slavery and human trafficking cases throughout Southwest Florida over the past decade, freeing 50 victims. "Because of our united community efforts, we're in a place most areas aspire to."

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