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Kalispell man caught in online sting pleads not guilty to child sex trafficking

A Kalispell man has pleaded not guilty to offering to pay who he thought was a Missoula 16-year-old for a weekend together. Ernest Crawford, 52, pleaded not guilty Monday to one count of child sex trafficking and one count of child prostitution before Judge Jason Marks in Missoula
Andy Tallman 18 May 2026

Senate Judiciary confronts rise in child trafficking and sextortion

(The Center Square) - The Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday heard from witnesses about the growing number of instances of child sex trafficking and exploitation.  Some senators say there is a need for increased resources and legislation to combat the rise in child trafficking and sexploitation of children, since the current
MSU Exponent Contributor 03 Mar 2026

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