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Marietta Daily Journal:

New lawsuits filed against Red Roof Inn in sex trafficking case

Patrick McDonough, an attorney for the plaintiffs who also filed the 2019 lawsuit, called the “sheer number of children and young survivors who have similar tragic stories regarding the Red Roof hotel chain … staggering. It is clear that unless survivors speak out, hotels like the Red Roof Inns in these lawsuits will only continue to allow others to be similarly victimized.”

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The Gwinett Daily Post:

Victims of sex trafficking suing owners of Norcross Red Roof Inn; allege hotel turned a blind eye to prostitution

“The sheer number of children and young survivors who have similar tragic stories regarding the Red Roof hotel chain is staggering,” attorney Pat McDonough said in a statement. “Each of the survivors in these cases hopes that by stepping forward she can usher in change that will help other victims. It is clear that unless survivors speak out, hotels like the Red Roof Inns in these lawsuits will only continue to allow others to be similarly victimized.”

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution:

Marietta Hotel the Latest Named in Federal Sex Trafficking Lawsuits

"It is an honor to represent such brave survivors," attorney Pat McDonough told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "Both clients are committed to seeking justice not only for themselves but also to ensure that hotels stop turning a blind eye to other children and young people who are repeatedly trapped and exploited at their hotels."

Read the Article: Marietta Hotel the Latest Named in Federal Sex Trafficking Lawsuits