Here we go again.
Craigslist is in hot water again. On Thursday, the Cook Country, IL sheriff called the classified ad website the “largest source of prostitution in America.” He also filed a lawsuit to have their “erotic services” section wiped out.
Sheriff Thomas Dart stated at a news conference: “They’ve actually catered their site so it facilitates (prostitution), where you can actually, and more specifically – quickly, get to what you want. How is that different than somebody who’s aggressively and actively working with a pimp to try to get the word out about the women working for him?”
Craigslist responded by saying that it doesn’t tolerate illegal activity on its site and that it has taken steps to prevent it.
“We still very much appreciate and commend the good work of Sheriff Dart’s department, and will continue to provide any and all assistance whenever we are called upon to help in their efforts to protect and serve the people of Cook County.”
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