The online classified website Backpage. A Senate report called the website the "largest commercial sex services advertising platform in the United States" and said that "Backpage officials have publicly acknowledged that criminals use the website for sex trafficking, including trafficking of minors. The report also accused Backpage of not complying with congressional requests for information about its revenue. On Tuesday, links to advertisements for escort services in U. In the press release, the company wrote it had suspended adult content as a "direct result of unconstitutional government censorship":.
Escort advertisement links appeared to remain active for cities outside the U. Around the world, Backpage also hosts advertisements for goods and services other than sex, including child care, housing and auto parts.
The website's owners have faced similar charges in California and Washington, according to The Associated Press. The California complaint alleged Backpage. Search Query Show Search. Support KPBS. Watch Live. Public Matters. Show Search Search Query. Give Now. Play Live Radio. Next Up:. Available On Air Stations. Full Schedule. All Streams. Share your moments of love β romantic or not β with us through words, photos or audio.
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