The article focuses on promotion of prostitution and sex trafficking through online classified advertisement websites in the U.S. It mentions an instance where Carl Ferrer, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Backpage was charged with pimping and controlling shareholders of the firm including Michael Lacey was charged with conspiracy to commit pimping. It also mentions that U.S. courts have interpreted Section 230 of Communications Decency Act as providing immunity to internet service providers.
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