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One of the people arrested allegedly works as a federal employee hiring ICE agents.

Bloomington police announce arrests in sex trafficking bust: "Rashad Johnson out of Maple Grove. This is the most disturbing arrest that we've had here. He is a backgrounder for ICE, Homeland Security, and federal agencies."

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[–] ephrin@sh.itjust.works 56 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

One of the people arrested allegedly works as a federal employee hiring ICE agents.

I’m shocked, I tell you, just shocked.

[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 4 points 15 hours ago

No no no, you misread. It says “Drag Queen”.

Not Federal employee hiring ICE agents. Drag Queen. Tell your friends.

[–] dan1101@lemmy.world 21 points 17 hours ago

I would bet all my savings that ICE prisons are involved in human trafficking. Means, motive, opportunity with these pedo employees.

[–] LastYearsIrritant@sopuli.xyz 6 points 14 hours ago

Bloomington, Minnesota

There are so many Bloomingtons in the US...

[–] frustrated_phagocytosis@fedia.io 15 points 19 hours ago

Here's a thought: maybe if the high-profile child rapists were to face justice for their child raping, fewer people would be out there willing to pay for sex with minors. Have any of these stings failed to attract potential child rapists? Because it's never like one guy.

[–] Eat_Your_Paisley@lemmy.world 13 points 19 hours ago

As a federal employee please lock that person up and bury the key

[–] aeration1217@lemmy.org 2 points 14 hours ago

do the president next