In a case that underscores the grim reality of child trafficking, a Massachusetts man has been charged with the heinous crime following his arrest in Berlin. Michael Oliver, a resident of Clinton, faces grave charges including the human trafficking of a child, abduction of a child, and the use of electronic means to solicit a minor.
According to WHDH, the suspect was tracked to Berlin, where he was apprehended by police, and it was revealed that the victim, a 16-year-old girl from North Carolina, had been found and was now safe following a traumatic ordeal, which unfortunately is a stark reminder of the pervasive risks facing our youth today.
Further details provided by WCVB indicate that the teenager was taken to a hospital for evaluation shortly after being rescued during Oliver's arrest, ensuring she received the necessary care and support immediately upon her recovery.
The accused, 39-year-old Oliver, is being held on $100,000 bail, and he has waived rendition, meaning he is prepared to return to North Carolina to face potential further consequences for his actions. This development follows his arraignment in Clinton District Court, where the charges against him were formalized and the legal path forward began to take shape, though many details remain to be resolved as the case progresses.
