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Alabama state lawmaker among 17 arrested in prostitution sting operation — and 3 others were illegal aliens, cops say

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A law enforcement sting operation led to the arrest of several men who allegedly tried to pay for underage sex in Alabama. Among those arrested for alleged human trafficking were a state representative, three people illegally in the country, a school board member, and a public works director.

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    A law enforcement sting operation led to the arrest of several men who allegedly tried to pay for underage sex in Alabama. Among those arrested for alleged human trafficking were a state representative, three people illegally in the country, a school board member, and a public works director.

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