A spokesperson for a Utah police department has confirmed that Jeff Archuleta, father of "American Idol" finalist David Archuleta, was arrested in a prostitution sting earlier this year.

The FBI has arrested nearly 650 people involved in 12 large-scale U.S. child prostitution rings. A University of Pennsylvania study estimates that nearly 300,000 children across the country are in danger of being sexually exploited for prostitution.

Brazilian fútbol star Ronaldo claims three transvestite prostitutes attempted to extort him after he discovered they were men. Prostitution is legal in Brazil.

Mexico City lawmakers are considering legalizing prostitution. Earlier this year, Mexico's Congress put a cap on the salaries of federal employees.