NASHVILLE, Tenn.- It's a website linked to prostitution, sex trafficking and murder. Tennessee Attorney General Bob Cooper says he's going after the people behind it.
Cooper joined with 45 other states demanding Back-Page remove its "adult services" section. Authorities say especially heinous crimes originated there, including the October 2009 murder of Jiro Kanazawa, who was killed when answering a bogus ad.
Last September, police arrested Tyree Walker for advertising sexual services with two 17-year old girls, and just three days ago, Prontiss Houseworth was arrested for allegedly using violence to force four young women to work as prostitutes which he advertised through the site.
"There has been human trafficking and there is a problem in the state and this is just another step hopefully in the right direction to stop human trafficking and prostitution, especially in minors," said Jeff Hill with the Attorney General's office.
In the meantime, the Attorney General's office says anyone with information about similar crimes should contact the TBI.
