2/17/14 - An area legislator will be gathering with the public next week in Fenton to discuss what is being described as one of the fastest-growing types of crime in Michigan. State Rep. Joe Graves will a town hall meeting to discuss human trafficking in the St. Johnâs Church Activity Center on Adelaide Street. The Argentine Township Republican says itâs an issue that affects every corner of the state. The issue took on added meaning for the Fenton area last December when the Lake Spa on Torrey Road was suspended from business due to allegations of prostitution. The possibility of human trafficking was also mentioned as a concern. A series of 23 bills currently under consideration would declare human trafficking a public nuisance; create a human trafficking commission with the Attorney Generalâs Office and presume all minors arrested for prostitution are victims in need of counseling and other assistance. The bills are currently being reviewed by the House Criminal Justice Committee and could hit Gov. Rick Snyderâs desk by this summer. The town hall meeting is set for 7pm, next Tuesday, February 25th. (JK)
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