Lebaron Anthony Alexander Jr. faces a maximum sentence of 84 years in prison

LOS ANGELES - A Los Angeles County jury on Oct. 6 found Lebaron Alexander, a well-known pimp, guilty of sex trafficking nine women, two of whom were minors, between 2016 and 2020 in Los Angeles.

Lebaron Alexander (dob 11/23/84) was convicted in case BA484835 of three counts of human trafficking of an adult, three counts of trafficking of a minor for a commercial sex act, five counts of pimping of an adult, one count of pandering of an adult, and one count of possession of a firearm by a felon.

"These sex traffickers inflict devastation among those they prey on," Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman said. "They exploit their victims' circumstances and treat human lives as a means for profit. Our office remains committed to pursuing those who perpetrate these crimes and holding them accountable. We recognize the tremendous courage it takes for survivors and witnesses to come forward, share their experiences and testify in court. Thank you to the prosecutors in our Sex Crimes Division and our law enforcement partners, who continue to work daily to eradicate sex trafficking from our community and fight for justice in court."

Between January 2016 and February 2020, Alexander sex trafficked nine females as their pimp throughout Los Angeles County and other parts of Southern California. Alexander groomed the women to engage in sex work, some of whom he met on social media, where he convinced them to work for him. While the victims worked for Alexander, he severely beat several of them, resulting in hospitalization for at least one of the women.

The case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorneys Emily Chai and Matthew Bunnett of the Sex Crimes Division's Human Sex Trafficking Section and was investigated by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Special Victims Bureau Human Trafficking Task Force.

Earlier this month in a separate case, Demont Andre Jennings, a sex trafficker, was sentenced to 25 years to life plus an additional five years in prison on Oct. 7 for shooting at a vehicle occupied by an alleged rival sex trafficker and two women. Two of the occupants were struck by the gunfire and sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

In July, Jennings was convicted by a jury on two felony counts of shooting at an occupied motor vehicle.

The case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Walter Quinteros-Perello of the Sex Crimes Division and investigated by the Long Beach Police Department.

The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office has been at the forefront of leading efforts to eradicate sex trafficking from Los Angeles County by combining tougher felony charging decisions against sexual exploiters/buyers, commonly referred to as 'johns' and sex traffickers/pimps as well as providing services from community-based organizations to directly support sex worker victims and survivors.​

Recent Sex Trafficking Convictions:

Ryan Hosea Williams (dob 3/8/00) pleaded no contest in March 2026 in case 23CJCF00740 to one felony count of human trafficking of a minor for a commercial sex act. He was sentenced to 16 years in state prison on May 8.

Williams sex trafficked a 15-year-old girl after meeting her on social media. He arranged the victim's commercial sex dates, picked her up and transported her to the sex dates. Williams conducted the negotiations with the sex buyers and collected the money after the sex dates. While the minor was with the sex buyers, Williams waited in the motel rooms' bathrooms with a gun.

The case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Kirsten Brown of the Sex Crimes Division's Human Sex Trafficking Section and investigated by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

Jahlil Malk McKissack (dob 5/1/93) pleaded no contest in February 2026 in case 25CJCF04762 to one felony count each of human trafficking of a minor for a commercial sex act and human trafficking to commit another crime. McKissack was sentenced to 14 years in state prison.

McKissack transported two females, ages 14 and 21, from Texas to California where he sex trafficked them in various areas including the Figueroa Corridor. He is also accused of sexually assaulting the 14-year-old victim. If convicted as charged, McKissack faces life in state prison. The case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Emily Chai of the Sex Crimes Division's Human Sex Trafficking Section and investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department.

Wendell Amar Swisher (dob 2/15/94) pleaded no contest in June 2026 in case 26CJCF01108 to one felony count of human trafficking of a minor for a commercial sex act. He is scheduled to be sentenced to 10 years in state prison on Oct. 20 in Department 38 of the Foltz Criminal Justice Center.

Swisher, who was working on behalf of a trafficker, picked up a 17-year-old girl from her foster home in Riverside after the trafficker had met her on social media. The victim began working for the trafficker for several days as a commercial sex worker. Swisher convinced the woman to leave the trafficker and work for him, which she agreed to do. The victim began working the Long Beach Boulevard blade for three weeks. The victim was horrifically beaten by Swisher. Thereafter, the victim contacted her brother, who called law enforcement, leading to her recovery and Swisher's arrest.

Deputy District Attorney Scott Eisen of the Sex Crimes Division's Human Sex Trafficking Section prosecuted the case, and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating.

Anthony Hatfield (dob 9/20/75) was convicted by a jury in August 2026 in case 25CMCF00274 of one felony count of human trafficking to commit another crime. He is expected to be sentenced to 40 years in state prison on Dec. 2 in Department F of the Compton Courthouse.

Hatfield met the victim on Facebook, and they dated for a month before he told her to work as a commercial sex worker, which she agreed to do. Hatfield received all the victim's earned money after every three dates. The victim told Hatfield that she no longer wanted to work as a commercial sex worker; however, the defendant told her she had to. On Feb. 17, 2025, Hatfield viciously beat the victim, causing injuries. He held a knife to her throat and threatened to kill her. On Feb. 18, 2025, Hatfield again beat the victim and prevented her from leaving the motel room where the incident took place. Hatfield was arrested that same day.

Deputy District Attorney Scott Eisen of the Sex Crimes Division's Human Sex Trafficking Section and Deputy District Attorney Vira Samouhi of the Sex Crimes Division are prosecuting the case, and the Los Angeles Police Department is investigating.

Pending Cases Involving Alleged Sex Traffickers:

Christopher Marcel Gardner (dob 9/17/90) and Bryan Lamont Peete (dob 9/23/92) are charged in case 25CJCF00808 filed on Feb. 14, 2025 with two felony counts each of human trafficking of a minor for a commercial sex act. The defendants have a pretrial conference scheduled Nov. 2 in Department 131 of the Foltz Criminal Justice Center. They are currently awaiting jury trial.

The defendants are accused of sexually exploiting two underage victims, 15 and 17 years old, in the Figueroa Corridor. If convicted as charged, Gardner faces over 14 years in state prison and Peete faces over 29 years in state prison. Deputy District Attorney Emily Chai of the Sex Crimes Division's Human Sex Trafficking Section is prosecuting the case, and the Downey Police Department is investigating.

Jayde Noel Becerra (dob 12/21/05) and Caelan Myles Wilkerson (dob 8/10/05) are charged in case 25CJCF01551 filed on March 24, 2025. Becerra and Wilkerson are charged with three felony counts of human trafficking of a minor for a commercial sex act. Becerra is further charged with one felony count each of pandering an adult and carrying an unregistered loaded handgun on one's person or in a vehicle. Both are scheduled for a pretrial hearing on Nov. 6 in Department 132 of the Foltz Criminal Justice Center.

The defendants are accused of working together to traffic multiple underage victims ranging from 14 to 17 years old in the Figueroa Corridor. If convicted as charged, Becerra faces over 19 years in state prison and Wilkerson faces over 14 years in state prison. Deputy District Attorney Emily Chai of the Sex Crimes Division's Human Sex Trafficking Section is prosecuting the case, and the Los Angeles County Regional Human Sex Trafficking Task Force is investigating.

Floyd Weathersby (dob 8/9/00) is charged in case 25CJCF02508 filed on May 6, 2025 with one felony count of human trafficking of a minor for a commercial sex act. A pretrial conference is scheduled Nov. 19 in Department 117 of the Foltz Criminal Justice Center.

Weathersby is accused of sexually exploiting a 17-year-old victim in the Figueroa Corridor in 2024. If convicted as charged, Weathersby faces 12 years in state prison. Deputy District Attorney Kirsten Brown of the Sex Crimes Division's Human Sex Trafficking Section is prosecuting the case, and the Los Angeles Police Department is investigating.

Rafael Soto (dob 1/14/96) is charged in case 25CJCF02557 filed on May 8, 2025 with one felony count of human trafficking of a minor for a commercial sex act. A pretrial conference is scheduled Nov. 20 in Department 130 of the Foltz Criminal Justice Center.

Soto is accused of sexually exploiting an underage female in the Figueroa Corridor. If convicted as charged, Soto faces 12 years in state prison. Deputy District Attorney Scott Eisen of the Sex Crimes Division's Human Sex Trafficking Section is prosecuting the case, and the Los Angeles Police Department is investigating.

Tydavien Carpenter (dob 8/1/05) is charged in case 25CJCF03405 filed on June 9, 2025 with one felony count of human trafficking of a minor for a commercial sex act, and two felony counts of pimping an adult. A preliminary hearing setting is scheduled Nov. 16 in Department 35 of the Foltz Criminal Justice Center.

Carpenter is accused of sexually exploiting a 17-year-old girl on the Figueroa Corridor. If convicted as charged, Carpenter faces over 13 years in state prison. Deputy District Attorney Emily Chai of the Sex Crimes Division's Human Sex Trafficking Section is prosecuting the case, and the Los Angeles Police Department's South Bureau Human Sex Trafficking Task Force is investigating.

Jacquin Fitzgeral Goss (dob 5/26/86) is charged in case 25CJCF04431 filed on July 23, 2025, with one felony count each of human trafficking of a minor for a commercial sex act and lewd act upon a child age 14 or 15. On Oct. 14, he was held to answer on both charges. An arraignment is scheduled Oct. 29 in Department 124 of the Foltz Criminal Justice Center.

Fitzgeral Goss is accused of sexually exploiting a young girl in the Figueroa Corridor and sexually assaulting her. If convicted as charged, Fitzgeral Goss faces over 12 years in state prison. Deputy District Attorney Scott Eisen of the Sex Crimes Division's Human Sex Trafficking Section is prosecuting the case, and the Los Angeles Police Department is investigating.

Jesus Alberto Jimenez Martinez (dob 3/6/00) was held to answer in case 26CJCF02009 on one felony count each of conspiracy to commit an act against public morals and conspiracy to commit a public nuisance.

Jimenez Martinez is accused of attempting to buy sex from a 14-year-old girl along the Figueroa Corridor on March 27, 2026. He allegedly drove himself and the victim to a public residential location in furtherance of the conspiracy.

A pretrial conference is scheduled Oct. 27 in Department 131 of the Foltz Criminal Justice Center. He faces up to three years in prison if convicted as charged. Deputy District Attorneys Emily Chai and Scott Eisen of the Sex Crimes Division's Human Sex Trafficking Section are prosecuting the case, and it remains under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department.

The charges filed in these pending cases are allegations. The defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.