Woman Pleads Guilty in Westfield Sex Trafficking Case

Hamilton Now Summary
A 45-year-old woman has pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges related to the sex trafficking and exploitation of a 16-year-old Westfield girl.
Original reporting: Current Publishing
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