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From victim to impassioned voice

Woman exploited as a teen fights sexual trafficking of children

WASHINGTON — Asia Graves has reclaimed her life, found her voice, and taken back her name, three years after fleeing Boston to avoid being hurt again.

Graves, a victim of savage exploitation by a child prostitution ring, left her hometown in 2009 following her crucial testimony in a federal case against the pimps who abused her and other girls. She hoped anonymity and several hundred miles of separation would keep retribution at bay.

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Until the "John's" start feeling penalties then this will never stop, just like drugs they will move onto someone else to find what they need.  Stop the demand then you stop the trafficking.

Great story.  Fearless woman.  Love it!

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I hope she gets a license for a fire arm and is careful where she goes. I would even

recommend a bullet proof garment underneath and since they shoot for the head, some head gear.