prostitution

Columbus leaders are weighing changes to local solicitation laws that would emphasize punishing those who pay for sex rather than those who sell it. But…

A red van with cartoon decal is parked along the side of a road in the Hilltop. Several women gather outside the van, taking turns to approach for items…

At issue is whether the government can require private nonprofits to denounce prostitution in order to qualify for U.S. foreign aid grants aimed at fighting the worldwide AIDS epidemic.

A new push by local and state officials would levy higher fines and possible new charges on those who solicit sex. Columbus Police, the courts and the…

Columbus Police's Vice Unit made a lot of mistakes during its heyday, says Acting Deputy Chief Jennifer Knight.Most of its officers were long-timers with…

Ohio lawmakers are proposing a new bill to bring tougher penalties against people who recruit and force others into prostitution, as well as the "johns"…

Graduates walked into the atrium of the Ohio Statehouse, greeted by cheers from their friends and loved ones. One by one, they step up to the…

“NO SEX SERVICE!!!!!” screams a sign outside the now-shuttered Sunflower Asian Spa. Yet that's exactly the reason why the city of Columbus shut down the…

Opponents of decriminalization say the multi-billion-dollar industry exploits sex workers. But activists and academics say legalization would protect workers and benefit public health.

The charges are part of a sting on a local spa. Kraft is being charged with two counts of soliciting prostitution, a misdemeanor, tied to two different visits to the spa.