Human Trafficking? Or Just Pimping?

Several readers have asked the difference in Human Trafficking and Facilitating Prostitution. Not exactly a subject that comes up every day, is it?

If Chip Dillard and Tim Staggs arranged parties or meetings for their girls to meet Johns, that would be facilitating the act of prostitution. If they forced these girls to have sex with men for money which was then handed over to them, that would be human trafficking. We're sure there are gray areas in between that attorneys can shed light on, but the above description gives you the general idea. 

Disclaimer: Actual Staggs Girlfriend May Not Be This Attractive

That brings us to the girls. Are some more innocent than others? We have just read a TimesDaily account of testimony in which one young lady described having Dillard pay her fines and provide her with drugs. Was she surprised when he wanted sex in return? What did she think happened at "the mansion?"

That brings us to one of the most interesting aspects of this case. We've been told that as a last resort, Chip has people to shop in order to get off with time served. Until now, we've been pretty dubious of that claim. Apparently Tim Staggs wasn't the only one involved in at least prostitution. The question is: Were these unnamed men involved in making money from the efforts of these working girls?

And we're not just talking prostitution. If any of these women want to now claim they were forced to pose for pornographic photos, more dirty old men may be in for a surprise visit from investigators. 

Just think, if you feel like you need a shower after reading all this, just wait for the third week's testimony and stock up on extra-strength lye soap and a steel brush.