Seven people testified before the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole as it considers early release for Candace Lierd, convicted in schemes tied to her anti-trafficking nonprofit.
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November 5, 2026
Utah AG Moves to Dismiss Evidence Loss LawsuitThe Attorney General's Office seeks dismissal of a suit alleging it lost seized evidence from a dismissed human trafficking case.
October 30, 2026
Utah to Enforce Site Age-Verification Law November 2The state will require adult content sites to verify user ages starting this week.
October 23, 2026
Senator Escamilla to Propose Child Safety Bill in 2027The legislation aims to allow judicial warrants for welfare checks on children during abuse investigations.
October 21, 2026
Elizabeth Smart Pushes for Abuse Survivor HotlineAdvocates are seeking a three-digit emergency phone number to help sexual abuse and trafficking victims in Utah.
October 2, 2026
Utah Domestic Violence Coalition Added Hotline Text FeaturesThe state-wide LINKLine now offers chat and text support to assist victims who cannot safely make phone calls.
October 2, 2026
Salt Lake County DA Sought Uniform DV Investigation StandardsOfficials are pushing for statewide domestic violence protocols to mirror consistency seen in DUI enforcement.
September 24, 2026
Federal Judge Blocked Utah Age Verification LawA federal court issued a preliminary injunction against a Utah statute requiring age verification for adult websites.
