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crime12 days ago•2 min saved

LA crackdown nets 10 in Hoover gang sex-trafficking operation along the Figueroa corridor

Ten people linked to a South LA–based Hoover gang were arrested on charges they ran a sex-trafficking ring that targeted about 51 underage girls and women along the Figueroa corridor from February 2021 to June 2026. Defendants include Cameron Lockett, accused of beating a victim, and Caleed Mouton, who arranged an abortion and forced sex work, plus Mukeshkumar Ahir, allegedly profiting from the operation. If convicted, they face 15 years to life. The arrests follow prior indictments of 11 Hoover-affiliated individuals; officials say the effort aims to dismantle a long-running trafficking corridor, amid context of LAPD budget cuts and a loitering-law repeal that affected enforcement.

via The Guardian|

#crime #figueroa-corridor #hoover-gang

crime13 days ago•3 min saved

Federal Sweep Targets SoCal Sex Trafficking Ring Along Figueroa Corridor

A federal crackdown, Operation Broken Blade, arrested 10 people across Southern California in connection with sex trafficking along the Figueroa Corridor in South Los Angeles. The case links many suspects to the Hoover Gang and charges include racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking of a minor, drug trafficking conspiracy and money laundering; a federal indictment identifies 51 victims, some as young as 14. Arrests occurred across multiple locations, including residences and the Stadium Inn and Spas, where the on-site manager is accused of profiting from prostitution and concealing illicit proceeds. Officials say the abuse involved coercion and violence, and prosecutors say the crackdown will continue.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#crime #federal-investigation #hoover-gang

politics3 months ago•1 min saved

Melania Trump Denies Epstein Ties, Urges Survivor Testimony

First Lady Melania Trump publicly denied any association with Jeffrey Epstein and dismissed online rumors linking her to him or Donald Trump, while calling for congressional hearings to hear from Epstein’s trafficking survivors and urging sworn testimony to establish the truth.

via BBC|

#congressional-hearings #epstein #ghislaine-maxwell

business3 months ago•4 min saved

BoA Reaches $72.5 Million Settlement with Epstein Trafficking Victims

Bank of America has agreed to pay $72.5 million to settle a New York federal class-action accusing the bank of facilitating Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking operation; the deal, which requires judge approval, would compensate victims from 2008 to 2019 and mirrors prior settlements by JPMorgan Chase and Deutsche Bank, though BoA denies wrongdoing.

via CNBC|

#bank-of-america #business #epstein

crime4 months ago•1 min saved

NM widens Epstein's Zorro Ranch probe amid abuse allegations

New Mexico prosecutors, with cooperation from the ranch’s current owners, began a renewed search of Epstein’s secluded Zorro Ranch as part of a reopened inquiry into potential sexual abuse and trafficking connected to the property. The probe references previously sealed FBI files, and follows the ranch’s 2023 sale to the Huffines family; lawmakers have also formed a commission to review past activities at the site.

via PBS|

#crime #investigation #jeffrey-epstein

crime4 months ago•4 min saved

Three luxury real estate brokers convicted in sex-trafficking scheme

Three brothers—Oren, Alon, and Tal Alexander—prominent luxury real estate brokers—were convicted of sex trafficking after a five-week New York trial, with prosecutors alleging they drugged and raped dozens of women lured to luxury trips; 11 women testified about assaults in destinations including the Hamptons, a Caribbean cruise, and Aspen, while defense argued any sex was consensual and memories disputed; lawsuits against the family continue.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#alexander-brothers #crime #douglas-elliman

crime4 months ago•2 min saved

Manhattan Jury Convicts Alexander Brothers in Federal Sex Trafficking Conspiracy, SDNY Announces

A Manhattan jury convicted brothers Alon, Oren, and Tal Alexander of multiple federal sex offenses, including conspiracy to commit sex trafficking, after testimony from 11 victims. U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton and law enforcement praised the victims and the jury, underscoring a commitment to ending sex trafficking and urging other victims to report abuse.

via Department of Justice (.gov)|

#alexander-brothers #crime #federal-crimes

crime4 months ago•2 min saved

Search at Epstein's Zorro Ranch Reignites Scrutiny in New Mexico

US investigators began a search at Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch in New Mexico after the release of investigative files that renewed scrutiny of his activities at the property.

via Al Jazeera|

#crime #epstein #investigators

crime4 months ago•16 min saved

Manhattan Jury Begins Deliberations in Real-Estate A-Team Sex-Trafficking Case

A jury in a Manhattan federal court has begun deliberations in the sex-trafficking trial of real-estate figures Alon, Oren and Tal Alexander, known as the 'A Team,' following opening statements in which prosecutors outlined the case against them.

via AP News|

#alexander-brothers #crime #jury-deliberations

us-news4 months ago•30 min saved

Alexander Brothers Face Potential Life Term as Jurors Deliberate in Sex-Trafficking Case

Jurors have begun deliberations in the Manhattan federal sex-trafficking trial of Tal Alexander and his brothers Oren and Alon, accused of drugging and raping dozens of women over more than a decade; they face a mandatory minimum of 15 years to life in prison if convicted on all counts, with the five-week trial featuring testimony from more than 30 witnesses.

via Daily Mail|

#alexander-brothers #federal-trial #life-imprisonment

crime4 months ago•4 min saved

Manhattan jury weighs life in sex-trafficking case against elite real estate brokers

A Manhattan federal jury began deliberations in the sex-trafficking case against real estate brokers Oren, Alon and Tal Alexander, accused by prosecutors of drugging and coercing women; the defense portrays their behavior as a controversial dating lifestyle, while 11 women testified about assaults. A separate civil suit by Tracy Tutor alleges drugging and assault, and prosecutors point to a blog as part of the alleged scheme. A conviction could carry life in prison.

via The Guardian|

#alexander-brothers #crime #criminal-trial

crime4 months ago•4 min saved

Jurors Start Deliberations in Federal Sex-Trafficking Trial of Alexander Brothers

Jurors began deliberations in the federal sex-trafficking trial of Tal, Oren and Alon Alexander after five weeks of testimony in which prosecutors presented more than 30 witnesses alleging a two-decade scheme of coercion, gifts and drugging to victimize women, including minors. The brothers, who face 10 charges and potential life in prison, deny the accusations; the defense portrays them as boisterous playboys and argues alibis as two charges were dropped and evidence includes texts, emails and a blog.

via The New York Times|

#alexander-brothers #crime #deliberations

world4 months ago•3 min saved

Giuffre’s push for accountability reshaped the Epstein-linked case against Prince Andrew

Virginia Giuffre, a survivor who publicly accused Epstein and Maxwell and later sued Prince Andrew, helped drive the Epstein investigation and Maxwell’s conviction, with Andrew settling his 2022 lawsuit and withdrawing from royal duties; the piece covers reactions from royals and supporters, and notes Giuffre’s death by suicide following a prior bus-crash injury as part of the broader accountability narrative.

via Axios|

#ghislaine-maxwell #jeffrey-epstein #prince-andrew

world4 months ago•1 min saved

UN Experts Flag Epstein Files as Potential Crimes Against Humanity, Call for Global Probe

UN-appointed experts say the Epstein files describe a global criminal enterprise whose acts may meet the legal threshold for crimes against humanity, urging independent, impartial investigations and warning that redactions and disclosures have retraumatized survivors.

via The Guardian|

#crimes-against-humanity #epstein #investigations

crime5 months ago•4 min saved

Hamptons Pool-Party Assault Emerges in Alexander Brothers Trial

At the Manhattan sex-trafficking trial of Tal, Oren and Alon Alexander, nine women testified about sexual assaults by the brothers, including a 2009 public incident at a Hamptons pool party, described by a witness as bystanders not aiding the victim; the defense says the sex was consensual, while prosecutors argue trafficking. The case could carry life sentences if convicted.

via Business Insider|

#crime #hamptons #sex-trafficking