OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) _ The Oklahoma House is set to take up a proposal that would shield 16- and 17-year-olds from prostitution charges.
The proposal from Republican Rep. Lee Denney would require the presumption from prosecutors that minors of those ages involved in prostitution were coerced into that work and are victims of human trafficking.
Denney's proposal is one of at least six human trafficking-related bills introduced this session. Other state governments across the country are considering more than 200 proposals related to exploitation of people for labor or sex.
Another bill is from Rep. Sally Kern that would allow trafficking victims to petition for the removal of prostitution charges from their record. It passed the House without opposition Feb. 18 and is now under consideration the Senate.
Friday, May 24 2013 8:14 AM EDT2013-05-24 12:14:47 GMT
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) _ Oklahoma lawmakers are hoping to adjourn the 2013 Legislature one week earlier than required. Lawmakers hope to wrap up their work for the year on Friday. The Legislature is constitutionally
Oklahoma lawmakers are hoping to adjourn the 2013 Legislature one week earlier than required.
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:51 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:51:06 GMT
COMANCHE COUNTY,Okla _The two Moore Elementary Schools devastated by Monday's tornado left many parents questioning the safety of their child's school. In Lawton and surrounding communities, many of
The two Moore Elementary Schools devastated by Monday's tornado left many parents questioning the safety of their child's school.
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:50 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:50:07 GMT
LAWTON,Okla_Summer has officially started for hundreds of area teens. Lawton's three high schools are all graduating this week. Lawton High kicked it off with their commencement ceremony Thursday night
Summer has officially started for hundreds of area teens. Lawton's three high schools are all graduating this week. Lawton High kicked it off with their commencement ceremony Thursday night at Great Plains Coliseum.
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:54 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:54:16 GMT
DUKE Okla_ It's considered one of the safest schools, and it's right here in Southwest Oklahoma. The classrooms in Duke sit about 15 feet underground in Western Jackson County. The classrooms were
7News is continuing our coverage of schools in our area, particularly those that have upgraded their buildings with safety in mind.
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:43 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:43:08 GMT
COMANCHE, Okla_ A City of Comanche educator takes a drastic and dramatic step to help his school. Superintendent Terry Davidson is resigning, not because he doesn't like his job, but to save money. He
Comanche Superintendent Terry Davidson is taking a drastic measure to help his school.
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