At the age of 15, Maria Suárez was sold for $200. Her captor was murdered and she was falsely blamed for the crime. She spent nearly 28 years in prison. Today, Suárez is recognized as a hero and champion of victims of trafficking and slavery.
Her testimony helped in passing the California Trafficking Victims Protection Act in 2005. She is now the leader of a philanthropic foundation.
Guest: María Suárez, Executive Director/Founder, María Suárez Foundation, Los Angeles, CA, www.mariasuarez.org
Photo: Maria Suarez Foundation
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