Los Angeles, California — Eugene Henley Jr., widely known as “Big U,” a long-standing figure in Los Angeles’ gang landscape, has pleaded not guilty to a 43-count federal indictment. The charges include racketeering, fraud, and allegations of leading a criminal enterprise involved in severe offenses such as murder and human trafficking. Henley, 58, who surrendered […]
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Arroyo Grande, California – A 34-year-old man from Porterville, Henry Vincent Terronez, faces multiple charges following his arrest in San Luis Obispo County on Thursday, linked to a human trafficking investigation. Law enforcement apprehended Terronez as he reportedly planned to meet a minor for sexual activity. Weeks of investigation by the Grover Beach Police Department
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San Diego, California — Mayor Todd Gloria has announced the city’s support for two state bills designed to address the escalating issue of human trafficking within the region. The proposed legislation seeks to counteract the impact of recent decriminalization efforts and bolster support for victims. Assembly Bill 63, introduced by Assemblywoman Michelle Rodriguez, aims to
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Los Angeles, California — Federal authorities apprehended Eugene Henley Jr., a prominent Los Angeles gang leader, Wednesday following a search. Henley, known as “Big U,” faces charges related to a wide-ranging criminal enterprise, including murder and human trafficking. The arrest occurred after a federal complaint named Henley and 17 others from the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood
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Boston — Ibrahim Abdul-Alim Bin Hajj Yahya Abdul-Malik, 37, of San Jose, California, has been apprehended and charged with sex trafficking a minor. The arrest follows an investigation into the exploitation of a 17-year-old previously reported missing from Ohio in August 2024. On December 11, 2024, authorities in Boston detected online advertisements offering minors for
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Sacramento, California – A bipartisan effort has emerged in the California legislature to strengthen penalties related to the purchase of sex from minors. Assembly Bill 379, introduced by Assemblywoman Maggy Krell and Senator Shannon Grove, seeks to address perceived deficiencies in existing legislation. The proposed bill aims to close loopholes that arose from amendments to
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Los Angeles, California — A Simi Valley couple faces charges of exploiting asylum-seeking immigrants from Latin America, compelling them into domestic servitude and financial exploitation, authorities announced today. Carolina Rojas, 50, and Jairo John Gastelo, 45, were arrested and indicted on counts of conspiracy and forced labor. Rojas also faces additional charges, including trafficking and
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El Dorado County, California — A man received a 16-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to human trafficking of a minor and possession of child pornography. Joshua Caleb Black’s sentencing occurred Friday, following an investigation by the El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office. Black, who had a prior strike conviction in San Joaquin County for
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Stockton, California — A joint effort by law enforcement in San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties resulted in the rescue of two human trafficking victims and the arrest of three individuals. The operation, conducted on January 29, involved the San Joaquin County Human Trafficking Task Force, the Stanislaus County Human Exploitation and Trafficking Task Force, and
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California — A statewide human trafficking sting operation, “Operation Reclaim & Rebuild,” has resulted in the rescue of 177 victims, including 11 children, and the arrest of 547 individuals. The week-long operation from January 26th to Saturday involved 107 law enforcement agencies and numerous advocacy groups. Authorities announced the results of the operation at a
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