Why in the world is the Department of Homeland security involved?
The feds have confiscated $1.4 million in Rentboy's six bank accounts, which will likely end up in the coffers of the DHS and the New York Police Department, which assisted with the bust.
My thoughts on sex workers (straight or gay) and their ability to work freely for themselves has been documented in previous Wonkvilles, but I don't want this to turn into another flamewar, so I'll just say I'm pleased that Homeland Security have received some pushback on this – especially for something operating "in plain sight" for the past nigh-on 20 years.
Wait until Homeland Security Special Agent Susan Ruiz finds out about the 'fried chicken taco".
Oh no, she couldn't get over the Double Down for months.
Why in the world is the Department of Homeland security involved?
The feds have confiscated $1.4 million in Rentboy's six bank accounts, which will likely end up in the coffers of the DHS and the New York Police Department, which assisted with the bust.
Oh, so that's why.
Maybe trying to collect some bits before asset forfeiture laws get reformed?
My thoughts on sex workers (straight or gay) and their ability to work freely for themselves has been documented in previous Wonkvilles, but I don't want this to turn into another flamewar, so I'll just say I'm pleased that Homeland Security have received some pushback on this – especially for something operating "in plain sight" for the past nigh-on 20 years.
Peace out.