Pentagon official nabbed in human trafficking operation
OAN’s Abril Elfi
3:38 PM – Wednesday, November 22, 2023
A Pentagon school administrator has been arrested on criminal charges in a human trafficking sting.
Top Administrator for the Pentagon’s School System, 64-year-old Stephen Francis Hovanic was apprehended along with 25 others in a human trafficking sting in Georgia on November 15th.
Hovanic is a senior official in the Americas division of the Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA). The elementary education of military families is managed by this department.
According to Sargent Toby Nix, law enforcement found six women who were victims of their human trafficking.
He continued stating that the victims have been taken to a safe place “where they will receive the help they need to move forward from the heinous crime of human trafficking.”
Reports state that 12 people have been arrested for prostitution, 10 for pandering, including Hovanic, and four for “pimping.”
Three suspects are also being looked into for drug and human trafficking offenses.
Nix told the local press that indictments for human trafficking are anticipated for individuals detained on pimping charges.
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The Pentagon has expressed shock and disappointment regarding the arrest of one of its top administrators in a human trafficking sting. Stephen Francis Hovanic, a 64-year-old senior official in the Americas division of the Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA), was apprehended along with 25 others in Georgia on November 15th.
The Department of Defense Education Activity manages the elementary education of military families, making Hovanic’s role crucial in ensuring the well-being and safety of these children. The fact that a senior official within the Pentagon’s school system was allegedly involved in such heinous activities is deeply troubling.
Law enforcement officials have stated that six women were identified as victims of human trafficking during the operation. These victims have been taken to a safe place where they will receive the necessary support to recover from the trauma they have endured.
In addition to Hovanic, 12 people have been arrested for prostitution, 10 for pandering, and four for pimping. Law enforcement authorities are also investigating three suspects for drug and human trafficking offenses.
According to Sargent Toby Nix, indictments for human trafficking are expected for individuals detained on pimping charges. This case highlights the urgent need for greater efforts to combat human trafficking and protect vulnerable individuals from exploitation.
The Pentagon has assured the public that it will fully cooperate with law enforcement agencies in their ongoing investigations. It is essential that all those involved in this criminal network be held accountable for their actions.
The arrest of Stephen Francis Hovanic serves as a stark reminder that human trafficking can infiltrate even the most trusted institutions. It is a wake-up call for organizations to prioritize the implementation of comprehensive anti-human trafficking measures and to remain vigilant in ensuring the safety and well-being of their employees and the individuals they serve.
As the investigation unfolds, it is crucial that the rights and dignity of the victims be protected, and appropriate support services be made available to them.
The Department of Defense must take this opportunity to reevaluate its protocols and procedures, ensuring that robust safeguards are in place to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. Only through a comprehensive and coordinated approach can we hope to eradicate human trafficking and protect the most vulnerable members of our society.
It is imperative that government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and individuals work together to raise awareness, report suspicious activities, and support the victims of human trafficking. By doing so, we can create a safer and more just society for all.
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Written by Abril Elfi for One America News Network
Original article: https://www.oann.com/top-pentagon-school-administrator-arrested-in-human-trafficking-sting/
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