Eric Pree, a 29-year-old from Oakland, was convicted following a three-week trial on multiple counts, including pimping and pandering. The jury heard evidence showing Pree had been involved in these criminal activities for over a year, starting with a traffic stop in Nov. 2023 that uncovered evidence linked to his operations. Subsequent investigations revealed he continued to recruit victims, culminating in his arrest in August 2024. He faces sentencing in February 2025, and his case raises important considerations under California's Racial Justice Act.
The evidence gathered in Pree's mobile phones unequivocally indicated his involvement in multiple instances of pimping and pandering over an extended period.
Following the trial, jurors unanimously found Pree guilty of 10 felony counts, including five of pandering, two of pimping, and three of attempted pimping.
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