El Paso County convicted pimp will not serve jail time
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — An El Paso County businesswoman convicted of pimping out multiple women over several years will not spend time in…
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13 Investigates: How many businesses closed since law to stop Colorado Springs illicit spas took effect
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — More than three months after Colorado Springs elected leaders passed a law to shut down illicit spas in the city,…
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‘Tantra’ massage business owner on trial for pimping in El Paso County
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The trial for an El Paso County businesswoman accused of pimping other women and prostitution began Tuesday. Shirley…
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Despite new law, illegal activity continues to highlight Colorado Springs massage businesses
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo, (KRDO) – 13 Investigates has uncovered information revealing that illicit spas are still doing business in Colorado Springs…
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New Colorado Springs law aimed at weeding out illicit spas takes effect
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The City of Colorado Springs officially has a new tool to regulate massage businesses by requiring them to have a…
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Colorado Springs woman accused of pimping and prostitution pleads not guilty
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo, (KRDO) — A Colorado Springs woman accused of pimping other women and prostitution pleaded not guilty to all charges. Shirley…
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Colorado Springs illicit spa owner sentenced to jail time, currently unable to operate business
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Thursday, the owner of a Colorado Springs spa found guilty of felony pimping was sentenced to jail time and can no…
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Around 30 alleged illicit spas in Colorado Springs as new spa law set to go into effect in Fall 2022
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — In just a few months, the City of Colorado Springs will shift how law enforcement can handle illicit spas within…
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El Paso County calls on Gov. Polis to sign bill aimed at stopping illicit spas
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — One El Paso County Commissioner is calling on Governor Jared Polis to sign a bill that would provide counties with…
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Bill aimed at cracking down on illicit spas passes Colorado House
DENVER, Colo (KRDO) — The Colorado House of Representatives has approved House Bill 1300, which aims to prevent human trafficking by cracking down…
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Human Trafficking Task Force calls for Colorado Springs council to enact illicit spa ordinance
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Human Trafficking Task Force of Southern Colorado is advocating for the Colorado Springs City Council to pass…
Continue Reading Colorado cities find success with ordinances aimed to shut down illicit spas
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — After two years of 13 Investigates reporting on the nearly three dozen illicit massage businesses with ties to…
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One Colorado city ordinance stopped illicit spas, will Colorado Springs follow?
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — As the Colorado Springs City council evaluates its options to help police shut down 35 illicit massage parlors with…
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Colorado Springs City Council candidates provide solutions for illicit spas
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — 13 Investigates first exposed a booming illegal sex industry with ties to human trafficking in Colorado Springs two…
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As many as 34 illicit massage parlors are still operating in greater Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — An illegal sex industry with ties to human trafficking is still thriving in Colorado Springs nearly two years after…
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Colorado Springs spa tests limits of state public health order
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — KRDO NewsChannel 13 is following up on our yearlong investigation into illicit spas and at least one which is still…
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