Welcome to The Backstory, a behind-the-scenes look at how Newsday does its journalism and why it matters. We believe strong local reporting strengthens our communities, and transparency is essential to earning your trust. Here, we offer a deep, inside look at how our stories are reported, who reports them, and the work that happens long before the headlines reach you. This edition takes you inside one of our most difficult and important recent investigations: “Unprotected,” our deep look at sex trafficking on Long Island. The case of a missing 14-year-old Patchogue girl — found weeks later on a yacht — exposed how close to home this crime can be. More than a dozen men and women face charges including sex trafficking, kidnapping and rape. In all, 23 people have been charged in two states in connection with alleged crimes against the victim, now 15. #newyork #unprotected #missinggirl Subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/3jLQjUN Subscribe to Newsday.com: newsday.com/socia...