Redondo Beach Man Arrested for Allegedly Trying to Work as a Pimp
A 32-year-old Redondo Beach man faces criminal charges after allegedly asking a 17-year-old girl to work for him as a prostitute. According to The Daily Breeze, the man was arrested in Torrance. Officials say the man befriended the girl a month prior to his arrest and continued contact. The arrest occurred after the girl told the authorities that he suggested she work for him as a prostitute. It is not clear if officials obtained evidence beyond the allegations of the teenager, but he now faces charges including pandering and annoying or molesting a minor.
According to California Penal Code 647.6: “Every person who annoys or molests any child under 18 years of age shall be punished by a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000), by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one year, or by both the fine and imprisonment.” There are additional penalties for individuals who are already on probation or who made physical contact with a juvenile during the incident.
