Additionally, they were cited for a lack of client paperwork to document the customers and services provided. According to the emergency shutdown order, back in the TDLR inspected the property and issued a warning letter after an inspection revealed signs of people living there, unlicensed massage therapists on site, and lack of client documentation.
This amendment empowered TDLR to initiate shut-down orders such as the present one. On its face, the San Massage Spa appears to be a normal massage parlor. They have a website sanmassagespa. They have a Yelp listing with positive reviews from normal-sounding clients and even a Facebook page advertising types of massage and rates. At this point, the investigation is still ongoing. Businesses that engage in illicit sex trafficking generally do not put a big sign outside announcing their violation of the law.
They may look completely legitimate. Some things that the public can look at in determining whether a business might be engaged in human trafficking include:. You can also file a complaint with TDLR.
Rescue America provides free transportation to get people out of human trafficking situations and arranges free hotel stays for survivors until they can be safely homed in facilities nationwide that aid human trafficking survivors such as Redeemed Ministries or The Haven. Paul Cannon has practiced personal injury trial law since He is a Shareholder, a trial lawyer, and the online marketing manager at Simmons and Fletcher, P. He has been asked to give educational talks and media interviews regarding personal injury law issues.
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