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The raid on Backpage’s corporate office in Dallas would ultimately stop thousands of victims from being sold for commercial rape.
Maggy Krell was a prosecutor for 15 years, serving as Supervising Deputy Attorney General in California and cross-designated as a Special Assistant United States Attorney. Krell prosecuted high-profile cases including murder, organized crime, human trafficking, domestic violence, and white-collar crime. Krell’s most notable accomplishments stem from her tireless efforts to combat human trafficking and protect and empower survivors, including her ground-breaking prosecution of the sex-trafficking website Backpage.com. Krell also served as Chief Legal Counsel for Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California, where she fought to protect and expand reproductive rights and access to healthcare. Krell currently runs her own practice providing legal support and impact strategy for survivors and non-profit organizations. She lives in Sacramento with her family.