Crime & Safety
Danville, San Ramon Sex Trafficking Ring Leaders Indicted
The duo allegedly responsible for a nationwide forced-prostitution operation face multiple kidnapping and rape charges.
SAN RAMON, CA- The leaders of a 14-year long sex trafficking ring centered in Danville and San Ramon were indicted by the Contra Costa Grand Jury this past week, according to East County Today.
East County Today reports that James Joseph Jr. and Avisa Lavassani were charged with multiple counts of human trafficking, kidnap for rape and rape for an operation that allegedly spanned throughout a number of states, and netted them thousands of dollars per day.
San Ramon Police Chief Joseph Gorton told East County Today:
“I’m pleased the Grand Jury has indicted these modern-day slavers, this is another step forward toward justice for these victims. The case also illustrates that there is no typical human trafficking victim; it can happen to anyone, anywhere, including Danville and San Ramon.”
Read the full article that explains how these two were caught in August 2015 following the investigation that began in March of 2015.
Photo courtesy of Fugitive Watch
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