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January 22, 2025: District Attorney Hochman Announces Felony Charges in Commercial Sexual Exploitation Crimes During Human Trafficking Prevention Month
LOS ANGELES — District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced today that felony charges have been filed against three individuals who allegedly engaged in human sex trafficking and pandering of multiple victims.
“Human trafficking is a multi-billion-dollar business and should be viewed as nothing short of modern-day slavery,” District Attorney Hochman said. “Los Angeles County has the tragic distinction of being one of the nation's capitals of human trafficking. This is completely unacceptable and must be stopped. The victims are some of the most vulnerable, defenseless individuals in our community, often just kids, and they need our protection and the prosecution of their tormentors. Please know if you are engaged in these despicable acts, we will come after you, arrest you, prosecute you, and see that you spend years behind bars."
