2023-01-18T23:22:51.824Z, Democratic Republic of the Congo: UN blue helmets find mass graves with almost 50 dead The attorney general of California, Xavier Becerra, has even said that he is a madman. The leader, of the Church of Light, today behind bars of a prison in California, is accused, along with three accomplices, of multiple crimes. In 2020, Ocampo pleaded guilty to three felony counts of contact with a minor for the purposes of committing a sexual offense and one count of forcible sexual penetration. Efforts to fight human trafficking have also included taking on labor exploitation. 2023-01-18T22:28:34.565Z, These are the searches Brian Walshe did on Google before and after he killed his wife Ana Walshe, according to prosecutors He relied on those around him to groom congregants for the purposes of sexual assault. Are You Taking It? In the true-crime docuseries, several survivors share their stories of abuse they have suffered at the hands of the powerful religious groups successive leaders, known as the apostles. In 2019, the churchs head, Naasn Joaqun Garca, faced 36 charges, including human trafficking, rape, child pornography, and forcible oral copulation of a minor, according to the Los Angeles Times. Explore More In Detail. As a documentary series that lives up to its title in every way imaginable, HBOs Unveiled: Surviving La Luz Del Mundo can only be described as equal parts 2023-01-18T21:29:11.792Z. Naason Joaquin Garcia, the leader of the La Luz del Mundo, Spanish for The Light of the World, appears in Los Angeles County Superior Court, on June 5, 2019. (Photo by ULISES RUIZ / AFP via Getty Images), Multiple witnesses came forward during in investigation launched in 2018 by the California Department of Justices Special Prosecutions Section. 13-year-old girl leads Nebraska troopers on 100-mph chase. (RELATED: Pastor Who Admitted To 1998 Sexual Assault Will Not Face Charges), Aerial view of followers of Mexico-based Pentecostal church La Luz del Mundo (Light of the World), surrounding its headquarters during its annual gathering in Guadalajara, Jalisco state, Mexico, on August 9, 2019. Naasn became involved with the churchs activities at a young age and served as a minister in several other congregations across California and Arizona. As the states chief law enforcement officer, Attorney General Becerra is committed to combatting human trafficking and safeguarding the rights of trafficking survivors. "The church weaponized the faith of their most vulnerable members," said Jonati Joey Yedidsion, one of the lawyers handling the lawsuit. Nasson Joaquin Garcia admitted to two counts of forcible oral copulation with two individual minors and one count of a lewd act upon a child of the age of 15, according to a statement from the California attorney generals office. His confession came June 3, three days before his trial was scheduled to start. I see your beautiful faces because you are the children of God., Per the AP, near the end of the call, he asked his followers to raise their hands and their voices to God and repeat after him: I promise you, Lord, that whatever the suffering, I will never abandon you. Loyalists, like 49-year-old Sara Pozos, told the AP that the La Luz Del Mundo leaders imprisonment has united the church and changed it for the better., Meanwhile, five women, known as Jane Does, who said Garca sexually abused them between 2015 and 2019, filed a civil lawsuit in the Los Angeles County Superior Court, seeking damages against the church. Naason Joaquin Garcia, the leader of the La Luz del Mundo, Spanish for The Light of the World, appears in Los Angeles County Superior Court, on June 5, 2019. Garcia is currently in custody in lieu of $50 million bail and co- defendant Alondra Ocampo, 36, is being held on $25 million bail. "It has been a very difficult issue, of course, for him and for us," she added. SACRAMENTO California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today announced the arrest and filing of charges against Naasn Joaqun Garca (Joaqun Garca) and his co-defendants for alleged human trafficking, production of child pornography, forcible rape of a minor, and other felonies. Many organization leaders, including Susana and Alondra, were accused of being the perpetrators. SACRAMENTO California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today announced the arrest and filing of charges against Naasn Joaqun Garca (Joaqun Garca) and his co Still, after 2019 she has already stated that she is not intended to be in a married relationship with her husband as whatever he did with all other girls and sexually abused different girls, the relationship with his wife is something that has no statement, so she has decided that she will not continue the marriage with her husband as she has supposed to be the most affected person in the entire scenario. 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. Another neighborhood resident, Sailem Castillo, also said she was upbeat despite Joaqun Garca's imprisonment. Todays conviction can never undo the harm, but it will help protect future generations. Ocampo was prepared to testify against him, her attorney Fred Thiagarajah said. Defendants facing state criminal allegations are eligible for bail in most cases, allowing them to await future court dates out of police custody if they have the financial resources to post bail. 2023-01-18T22:16:34.318Z, These emoticons or emojis could alert you that your child uses drugs Naasn Joaqun Garca leads a service at his church "La Luz del Mundo" in Guadalajara, Mexico on Aug. 9, 2018. According to recent records, Naasn was transferred to the North Kern State Prison in Delano, California, in August 2022. With Naasns grandfather Aaron Joaquin Gonzalez having established La Luz Del Mundo in 1926 and him being a third-generation heir, its honestly no surprise hed gained worldwide notoriety. Todays conviction is the result of a multiyear investigation and prosecution led by the California Department of Justice. His victims wept and begged the court for a reversal while his followers continue to adore him. At the California Department of Justice, we will do everything we can to prevent and combat these heinous crimes so that our communities are safe. Ocampo pleaded guilty in 2020 to counts 19, 20, 21, and 33. His confession came June 3, three days before his trial was scheduled to start. Some knelt and wept. If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, you can call the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or visit hotline.rainn.org. The home base of the church is the Guadalajara neighborhood of Hermosa Provincia, Spanish for "beautiful province." This Google translation feature is provided for informational purposes only. (LLDM, which claims a membership of more than 5 million in 50 nations, has locations in East and West Los Angeles, Orange County, and Palm Springs.) Stimulus Check 4 Expected Date Direct Deposit For Social Security Recipients. After the court determined he was a flight risk, Garcia's 2023-01-18T21:52:39.473Z, CDU politician Kiesewetter blames ex-defense minister Guttenberg for the decline of the Bundeswehr 2023-01-18T23:22:35.481Z, By 2100 the sea level could rise up to 50 centimeters, according to a study According to the suit, the victims said they were routinely coerced since they were children to believe that Garcas wishes were direct orders from God and that if they didnt obey, it would lead to catastrophic consequences including, but not limited to, eternal damnation, unspeakable tragedy, infertility, and countless other harms.. 2023-01-19T00:22:36.569Z, Elizabeth Prez and Ral Senz analyze the elimination of Rafael Nadal from the Australian Open In the criminal complaint filed with the Los Angeles County Superior Court, the California Department of Justice alleges Joaqun Garca and his co-defendants committed 26 felonies in Southern California over a period of approximately four years. They bless the bread, the wine, and do other things as if he were here, although physically he is not.". "I think it changed for the better in the sense that now we feel more united, and we feel more empowered," she said. LOS ANGELES (RNS) Naasn Joaqun Garca, the leader of La Luz del Mundo, is facing a new lawsuit filed by five women who allege he sexually abused them while other church members groomed them and used the religion as ammunition against them. 2023-01-18T22:52:45.963Z, Police search a container in Sheung Shui and reveal it as a Pai Gow gambling stall The family has already kept silent for a very long time. The Daily Caller | 1775 Eye Street NW | Suite 1150-290 | Washington, DC 20006, (RELATED: Pastor Who Admitted To 1998 Sexual Assault Will Not Face Charges), (RELATED: DOJ Opens Investigation Into Roman Catholic Church Sex Abuse). Ocampo told girls that if they rebuffed the wishes and desires of the apostle, they were going against God, according to the charges. ", First published on September 19, 2022 / 8:20 AM. The head of the multinational church La Luz del Mundo was sentenced to 16 years and 8 months in prison Wednesday after pleading guilty to several sexual assault charges. If you see something, report it and we will vigorously pursue justice.. 2023-01-18T22:10:34.237Z, grew up in an abusive home and now cares for others with the same trauma: "When there is violence in the family, the transparent child is also a victim" | Israel today LOS ANGELES (AP) The leader of a Mexican megachurch faces more than 16 years in a California prison when sentenced Wednesday for sexually abusing three girls who were followers. January 5, 2023 Breaking News Followers of Naasn Joaqun Garca demand his release The Church of the Light of the World issued a statement in defense of The Apostle of In addition to Joaqun Garca, Alondra Ocampo and Susana Medina Oaxaca were also arrested. 2023-01-18T22:10:45.162Z, "It does not rhyme": Michel Sardou not convinced by a song written by ChatGPT SACRAMENTO California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today announced the arrest and filing of charges against Naasn Joaqun Garca (Joaqun Garca) and his co Jericho, Bethlehem and Nazareth are among the names of roads converging on the white temple that locals call "the cake," for its white tiers that diminish in size as they rise upward. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. I am incredibly grateful to our team at the California Department of Justice for their dedication to securing justice and fighting abuse on behalf of the people of California. "I did cry, because I was saying, 'God, deliver me from this, make this time pass quickly,'" Haifa said from Texas. Alejandra Molina September 13, 2022. Yet for now, if you simply wish to learn more about those personally near the incumbent Apostle throughout these years his wife and his children weve got the necessary details for you. 2023-01-18T23:17:02.633Z, With a reflection, Isabel Macedo responded to those who questioned her daughter's body Thus, all we know is shes a Mexican native and a mother of three; she and her husband share Adoram Joaqun Zamora, Elda Joaqun Zamora, and Sibma Joaqun Zamora together all now adults. It should be recalled that just on March 15, a 211-page motion was filed in the Los Angeles Superior Court by defense attorney Alan Jackson, claiming that the California Prosecutor's Office fabricated incriminating evidence, created reports based on false evidence, erased and concealed exculpatory evidence.. 2023-01-18T23:10:35.355Z, Deadly brawl in Val-de-Marne: four minors indicted and imprisoned 2023-01-18T23:16:51.808Z, Barby Franco showed her body a month after the birth of her daughter and received praise: "Finally a famous woman who publishes something real and natural" In denying a defense motion to dismiss the case, a judge said Garca used religion as invisible handcuffs to exploit his victims. Just on March 21, the Church of the Light of the World demanded Nahson's immediate release, after his defense filed a motion claiming that the California Prosecutor's Office conducted incriminating evidence against him. We will hold you accountable if you break the law, said Attorney General Bonta. "Instead of protecting those innocent women, Naasn and the church fostered and then brutally preyed on their blind trust and allegiance in the 'Apostle'". The grandson of the churchs founder, Garca maintained his innocence following his arrest but eventually pleaded guilty in June 2022 to two counts of forcible oral copulation on a 2023-01-18T23:16:40.793Z, The day Cristina explained why Nisman had been murdered On June 3, 2019, Naasn, Susana, and Alondra landed in a private jet at the Los Angeles International Airport, where they were arrested. The case was prosecuted by the California Department of Justices Special Prosecutions Section with assistance from the Appeals, Writs, and Trials Section. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. An arrest warrant has also been issued for Azalea Rangel Melendez, who is currently at large. 2023-01-18T21:58:39.792Z, Manuela Schwesig: "I underestimated Putin's aggressiveness" 2023-01-18T23:28:35.547Z, Hand in hand with the Argentine Dakar champion Kevin Benavides 13,512 Alert: Alzheimer's-Like But prosecutors said the victims were essentially brainwashed by Garca and felt they would be ostracized by the insular church community if they didnt submit to his desires. Naasn Joaqun Garca, head of the Mexico-based La Luz del Mundo megachurch, pleaded guilty in June to sexually abusing girls from his congregation and was sentenced to The suit was filed by five women who - under the pseudonym Jane Doe - were identified as victims in the original criminal charges against him. HBOs Unveiled: Surviving La Luz Del Mundo explores the story of alleged sexual abuse, many relating to minors, within a Mexico-based Christian megachurch called La Luz del Mundo (LLDM). Garca and Oaxaca were arrested at the Los Angeles International Airport upon arrival into the United States and Ocampo was also arrested separately in Los Angeles County. The head of the multinational church La Luz del Mundo was sentenced to 16 years and 8 months in prison Wednesday after pleading guilty to several sexual assault charges. As for their professional standing, while Alma allegedly serves as a social worker, Adoram has been linked to the Mexican soccer promotional league. One of the perpetrators was Naasn Joaqun Garcia, the third leader of the organization, who was accused of sexually abusing and even trafficking countless young children over many years. Illicit enrichment, money laundering, transfers to tax havens and the purchase of luxury goods and services were some of the alerts issued by the unit. His continued hold on his flock was evident recently at the Christian church's main temple in Guadalajara, as thousands gathered to pray for their absent leader during their Holy Supper, the most sacred festivity for La Luz del Mundo. Damian news Thus, the Church of Light assured that based on the motion submitted it is clear that his constitutional rights have been unjustly violated, putting this as the main reason why he should be released. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Another female co-defendant who was a member of the church, Susana Medina Oaxaca, 27, pleaded guilty Friday to assault likely to cause great bodily injury, a misdemeanor. Spanning the main street is a sculpture spelling "innocent" in Spanish. From the walls hang photographs of Joaqun Garca, smiling and wearing a tuxedo. OAKLAND California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced securing a guilty plea and conviction against Naasn Joaqun Garca, the leader of La Luz del Mundo, for multiple A copy of the complaint is available here. Apart from Naasn, his mother, wife, brother, and children were named in the lawsuit for being aware of the abuse. On Sept. 8 a lawsuit was filed in California against Joaqun Garca and four church members alleged to be complicit in the sex abuse. 2023-01-18T22:58:40.446Z, What is Cordyceps and what actually causes the fungus mentioned in "The Last of Us"? Naasn was revered among his church community, but things came crashing down around 2019 when he and two of his associates, Susana Medina Oaxaca and Alondra Ocampo, came under the polices radar. The Associated Press contributed to this report. 2023-01-18T23:46:40.448Z, Tidiane, 16, stabbed to death in Thiais: four teenagers indicted and imprisoned Sentencing is currently scheduled for Wednesday, June 8 at 8:30 a.m. Todays conviction sends a clear message that sexual exploitation is never acceptable in California. Prosecutors said that the crimes dated back to at least 2015. Alma was seemingly always well respected but just not as popular, especially considering her position and the fact theres little to absolutely no information available on her on any public platform. The family has already decided not to say anything about that individual, as they have stated that certain important things need to be discussed. 2023-01-18T22:10:55.924Z, General Motors introduces the first fast-accelerating electric Corvette 2023-01-18T21:40:44.687Z, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo meet again: their numbers in the season 2023-01-18T22:28:45.442Z, A study found what the smartest dog breed is - and it's not a border collie - voila! She was tasked with sexualizing these girls and facilitating their abuse.. The bail to be able to leave is 50 million dollars, one of the highest in history. Naason Joaqun Garcia was arrested at the airport in Los Angeles, California, in June 2019. In this case, the court set bail for Joaqun Garca at $25 million. All three individuals are associated with La Luz del Mundo. December 6, 2022. If you have any questions please contact: Bilingual Services Program at (916) 210-7580. A new adjustment to the parole eligibility date for Naasn Joaqun Garca, leader of the La Luz del Mundo church, puts him before a possible five-year reduction to his sentence for Last year, Attorney General Becerrahelped bring downthe worlds largest online brothel, Backpage.com, and convicted its CEO. Aug. 21, 202200:24. Please enter valid email address to continue. 2023-01-18T21:46:33.802Z, The Republicans: ric Ciotti's new organization chart sparks protest from Bruno Retailleau Heres where he is now. Naasn Joaqun Garca, the leader of Mexican megachurch La Luz del Mundo (Light of the World), was sentenced to 16 years by a Los Angeles judge after pleading guilty to three counts of the sexual abuse of minors in his following. We must not turn a blind eye to sexual violence and trafficking in our state. Crimes like those alleged in this complaint have no place in our society. Read Also Joseph Pikul, Murderer of Diane Pikul Now? As of writing, the case is still being deliberated in a court of law. 2023-01-18T22:34:34.710Z, Sex scandal in the police: a married policewoman had sex with policemen and they were all fired - voila! Garcia pleaded guilty to counts 1, 7, and 9. 2023-01-18T22:10:39.715Z, American lawyer found dead in Mexico suffered "a brutal crime", says his family The religion is "very demanding," said Arlene M. Snchez-Walsh, a professor of religious studies at Azusa Pacific University, a Christian institution near Los Angeles. "The apostle always shows determination to move forward," said Phares Ruiz, who traveled from El Salvador to attend the Holy Supper. In September 2022, the Associated Press reported that thousands gathered to pray for their absent leader at the churchs main temple in Guadalajara, and to gasps of surprise, Garca addressed the congregation by telephone from his Los Angeles prison. Nasson Joaquin Garcia admitted to two counts of forcible oral copulation with two individual minors and one count of a lewd act upon a child of the age of 15, according to a statement from the California attorney generals office. 2023-01-18T22:58:45.949Z, Mexico: the president will study the request for the return of "Chapo" Guzman Not just that, the complaint detailed how the victims were reportedly forced to perform sexual acts and dances in minimal clothing for their Apostle. Naason Joaquin Garcia, the leader of a Mexico-based evangelical church with a worldwide membership of more than 1 million appeared for a bail review hearing in Los Angeles Superior Court on July 15, 2019. 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Joaqun Garca and his co-defendants allegedly committed these crimes between 2015 and 2018 while leading La Luz Del Mundo, an international religious organization headquartered in Mexico with reportedly over one million followers worldwide. Child Tax Credit 2023: Will CTC Be There In Next Year? Citing crimes dating back to 2015, the California Department of Justice arrested Garca, aka the Apostle, in 2019 at Los Angeles International Airport, along with two other church members, Susana Medina Oaxaca and Alondra Ocampo, and held him on $90-million bail. They had once been his most devoted servants. As the leader of La Luz del Mundo, Naasn Joaqun Garca used his power to take advantage of children. (RELATED: DOJ Opens Investigation Into Roman Catholic Church Sex Abuse). A copy of this disclaimer can also be found on our Disclaimer page. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. As of today, the Apostle has been detained for almost three years without attainable bail. This is actually despite the fact he was born as the fifth of seven children to Samuel Joaqun Flores (his predecessor) and Eva Garca Lpez in May 1969 in the Mexican city of Guadalajara, Jalisco. Powered by WordPress.com VIP. These individuals created a direct impact on their life. Aarn's wife was the church's first member. For Raquel Haifa, 43, fulfilling the revivals was a traumatizing experience that she considers abusive, because minors are not able to decline to take part. 2023-01-18T22:40:34.753Z, 'Justice is perpetual': the claim during the tribute to Fernando Bez Sosa three years after the crime Has Tension risen Between President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris? 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The church's media relations office claims there is no crime in the area. Garca told the girls after they danced for him that a king could have mistresses and that an apostle of God can never be judged for his actions, according to the charges against him. Find In Detail, A Murder Charge has been Filed Against the Husband of Missing Cohasset Woman Ana Walshe, Who is McClaude Bridges: Suspect who assaulted Ariana Simms is identified as a 66 year Old Man. Please consult with a translator for accuracy if you are relying on the translation or are using this site for official business. The latter was the leader of the La In the criminal complaint filed with the Los Angeles County Superior Court, the California Department of Justice alleges Joaqun Garca and his co-defendants committed 26 felonies in Southern California over a period of approximately four years. Even outside the temple, the sound of his voice stirred emotions among dozens of devotees guarding entries to the sanctuary. A fourth individual, Azalea Rangel Melendez, currently remains at large. Ocampo will be sentenced at a later date. 2023-01-18T21:40:55.584Z, Lautaro Martnez, champion again a month from the World Cup: great goal and title with Inter in the Italian Super Cup Garca and Ocampo remain in custody. Please consult with a translator for accuracy if you are relying on the translation or are using this site for official business. Joseph Pikul, Murderer of Diane Pikul Now. The investigation began in 2018, in part, because of information submitted to the California Department of Justice through the clergy abuse online complaint form. The latter was the leader of the La Luz del Mundo church (translated to Church of the Living God), a non-trinitarian Christian organization founded in 1926. She would target girls and bring them into his inner fold. They ended up lost at sea Joaqun Garca, 53, was arrested in 2019 in California. 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