West Hempstead man accused of forcing women and minors into prostitution
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Prosecutors said a West Hempstead man forced women and minors into prostitution through violence and threats of violence. He was arraigned in federal court on Thursday. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd has more. Credit: Kendall Rodriguez; Howard Schnapp; Howard Simmons; Instagram / breeshiooo/breeshiooo