Last year, Attorney General Becerrahelped bring downthe worlds largest online brothel, Backpage.com, and convicted its CEO. Joaqun Garca and his co-defendants allegedly coerced victims into performing sexual acts by telling them that if they went against any of his desires or wishes as the Apostle, that they were going against God. / KCAL News. The defendant has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Since Joaqun Garca's arrest, La Luz del Mundo's media relations team says it cannot make official statements on his case because litigation is ongoing. 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Naason Joaquin Garcia, leader of La Luz del Mundo church, in court in Los Angeles in 2020. by CNS June 8, 2022. When he was arrested, many of the faithful flocked to churches in the denominations hometown of Guadalajara, but also in Los Angeles and other cities. The home base of the church is the Guadalajara neighborhood of Hermosa Provincia, Spanish for "beautiful province." If possible, verify the text with references provided in the foreign-language article. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Los Angeles, A $150,000 executive protection dog? This led to the position of the organization, which requested the release of its leader through a statement. Even as a California judge declared their leader a sexual predator, sentencing him to 16 years and eight months for sexual abuse of minors in his congregation, leaders of the Light of the World Church declared their faith in Naasn Joaqun Garca, known as The Apostle of Jesus Christ, to his five million followers. After the court determined he was a flight risk, Garcia's been held without . A St. Paul, Minn., native, Jany studied communications at Mississippi State University. Efforts to fight human trafficking have also included taking on labor exploitation. After several delays, Garcias trial was supposed to start with jury selection Monday before Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Ronald S. Coen. I said She was only 14 and you replied I should have brought her to you sooner., In pronouncing his sentence, the judge criticized those who had turned their backs on the victims, saying Shame, shame on you., But none of that seemed to deter his followers and church leaders who claimed the prosecutions evidence was doctored and altered, as they reiterated their support for the man they call their Apostle. A statement from church leaders following the sentencing stated our confidence in him remains intact, comparing his prosecution to a path that God has placed in front of him for a reason, as he did for Apostle Paul.. 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. Naasn Joaqun Garcia, 53, faces more than 16 years in state prison and . If you have any questions please contact: Bilingual Services Program at (916) 210-7580. "Instead of protecting those innocent women, Naasn and the church fostered and then brutally preyed on their blind trust and allegiance in the 'Apostle'". Please enter valid email address to continue. Biblical verses are cited to explain behavior. Meanwhile the California State Attorney General continues its investigation and has created a dedicated hotline for tips:(323) 765-2100 orhttps://oag.ca.gov/LLDM, Have a tip we should know? 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. Naasn Merar Joaqun Garca (born on May 7, 1969) is a Mexican religious leader and convicted child molester who is the third leader of the La Luz del Mundo church, succeeding his father, Samuel Joaqun Flores, in December 2014. The church's doctrine is learned from the cradle. If you see something, report it and we will vigorously pursue justice.. She has pleaded guilty to four counts as part of a deal in 2020. 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. June 8, 2022 / 3:01 PM Have a tip we should know? Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Most teachings translate into something quotidian. "It has been a very difficult issue, of course, for him and for us," she added. The suit was filed by five women who - under the pseudonym Jane Doe - were identified as victims in the original criminal charges against him. Prosecutors said Garca, who is considered the "apostle" of Jesus by the church's millions of followers, used his position to have sex with girls and young women in the congregation. He is currently charged on more than 30 counts, including possession of child pornography, human trafficking, sexual abuse of minors and extortion. While he initially did not enter a plea, he was held at a shocking $50 million bail, generating massive outrage among his followers against the legal authorities. "The Apostle of Jesus Christ has had no choice but to accept with much pain that the agreement presented is the best way forward to protect the church and his family," it continued, adding that he had wanted to spare the church and his family "weeks of unfounded public accusations" and threats. Judge Ronald Coens harsh view of Garcafollowed hours of emotional and graphic testimony in a Los Angeles courtroom Wednesday from five of Garcas young female victims, who broke down in tears as they described years of sexual abuse, rape and forced servitude by the sects top religious leader. She pointed to how the church has consistently held that Garcia was innocent and has spent the last few years trying to build a positive image of the institution, claiming its membership has stayed strong. Another poster wrote, In light of this disturbing news, we are calling on ALL the victims who are still out there who have been abused by this sick monster to please come forward., We know there are many, many out there. So, if youre interested in finding out about Naasns current whereabouts and how he was apprehended, heres what we know about the same! Church member Alondra Ocampo was expected to testify against him. Garcia, charged with 23 counts of child sex abuse, is being held on $90 million bail; trial is scheduled for November. Sentencing is scheduled for Wednesday. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. When the women tried to expose Garca, they found themselves isolated and shunned by the church community, including members of their own families. There are apparently video clips of them engaging in such atrocious acts, some of which even go as far as to include extreme incest. "The church weaponized the faith of their most vulnerable members," said Jonati Joey Yedidsion, one of the lawyers handling the lawsuit. Oaxaca pleaded guilty to one count of assault likely to cause great bodily injury on Friday also. Naasn Joaqun Garca leads a service at his church "La Luz del Mundo" in Guadalajara, Mexico on Aug. 9, 2018. They had once been his most devoted servants. Not just that, the complaint detailed how the victims were reportedly forced to perform sexual acts and dances in minimal clothing for their Apostle. Just days before his long-awaited trial was set to start, La Luz del Mundo leader Naason Joaquin Garcia pleaded guilty Friday to sexually abusing girls from his congregation, a stunning. And NOW is the time to stand up and fight.. Hence, in September 2022, they filed a detailed civil lawsuit against Naasn for sexually abusing them, alleging other church members groomed them and used the religion as ammunition to manipulate them. While he maintained his innocence for three years, Garca has . Theyve always supported this pedophile, this rapist, this criminal, and who himself just confessed that he was a pedophile. Naason Joaquin Garcia, leader of La Luz del Mundo church, in court in Los Angeles in 2020. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. [11], He is married to Alma Zamora, and they have three children: Adoram, Elda, Sibma. Garcawho took over as "apostle" after his father, Samuel Joaqun Flores, died in 2014had been subjected to a prosecution where evidence was "suppressed, withheld, doctored and altered," the statement said. We must not turn a blind eye to sexual violence and trafficking in our state. #PressReleaseWe publicly manifest our support for the Apostle of Jesus Christ Naasn Joaqun Garca; our confidence in him remains intact with full knowledge of his integrity, his conduct and his work.#AlwaysUnited pic.twitter.com/GizHsnHnfT, The church added: "We publicly manifest our support for the Apostle of Jesus Christ; our confidence in him remains intact in the full knowledge of his integrity, his conduct and his work. Earlier Friday, victims asked a judge to reject the plea deal or sentence the defendant to a far longer prison term. 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. It is Mexicos largest evangelical church and has branches in 50 countries, including churches in East and West Los Angeles. LOS ANGELES, March 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- We are shocked by the facts in the recent motion filed by defense attorney Alan Jackson on . This page was last edited on 27 January 2023, at 01:49. Since having carried out harassment of minors, touching and rape. Authorities continue to search for a fourth suspect, Azalea Rangel Melendez. In addition, they accused the La Luz Del Mundo church of sexual battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, and gender violence, seeking unspecified compensatory and punitive damages. Held in jail on $90-million bail, Garcia faced charges ranging from human trafficking and rape to forcible oral copulation of a minor and possession of child pornography. In other new developments in the pre-trial hearings this week, a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge, citing insufficient evidence, dismissed four counts of extortion and two counts of forcible rape of a minor and unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor against Garcia, a move that was declared a victory by the Apostles supporters. Like other women in Hermosa Provincia, she wears dresses and skirts that are not form-fitting, eschews makeup and earrings and wears her hair long. 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. This was all Naasons doing.. Damian Dovarganes / AP The. LOS ANGELES (CNS) - The leader of a Mexico-based evangelical megachurch is due in a Los Angeles courtroom today to face sentencing following a deal with prosecutors last week in which he agreed to plead guilty to three sex counts involving minors. 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. The grandson of the church's founder, Garca maintained his innocence following his arrest but eventually pleaded guilty in June 2022 to two counts of forcible oral copulation on a minor and one. Nearly all closed their eyes. According to recent records, Naasn was transferred to the North Kern State Prison in Delano, California, in August 2022. The bail to be able to leave is 50 million dollars, one of the highest in history. On the other hand, a 19-page complaint was filed in court against Naasn by five unnamed victims. [1] Early life [ edit] 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 two years ago. 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 two years ago. Ocampo requested that Jane Doe number one send her nude photos of herself because the servant of god who is defendant Garcia, would be really happy, said special agent Thomas Donohue in court. On Sept. 8 a lawsuit was filed in California against Joaqun Garca and four church members alleged to be complicit in the sex abuse. 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Have a tip or story idea? Naasn Joaqun Garca may be released in December 2032 Aug. 21, 202200:24 La Luz del Mundo is a church that originated in Guadalajara, Mexico, in the 1950s and now has a presence in dozens of countries, including the United States. [8], He was transferred to North Kern State Prison for evaluations to determine his placement within the prison system. From the walls hang photographs of Joaqun Garca, smiling and wearing a tuxedo. The RICO suit names him, the organization called Light of the World, his mother, his wife, his brother, and many of the leaders of the organization. Or to keep it anonymous, click here. Authorities have yet to locate the third woman, Azalea Rangel Melendez. A megachurch has defended its leader after he was sentenced to more than 16 years in a California prison for sexually abusing girls in his congregation. A copy of the complaint is available here. Over several hours, the victims detailed horrific abuse by Garca. Theyre still using this power they have to manipulate, use and control these people, Martin told the Law&Crime Networks Chief Investigative Correspondent Brian Ross. The KCAL News Staff is a group of experienced journalists who bring you the content on KCALNews.com and CBSLA.com. Garcia coerced victims into performing sexual acts by telling them that if they went against any of his desires or wishes as the Apostle, that they were going against God, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra said at the time of the arrest. Joaqun Garca was held on $50 million bail, Ocampo on $25 million, and Oaxaca remained free on bail. Do you remember the night you finally stole my virginityand you smiled and told me it was a blessing from God? said another, who added: Do you remember when you wanted me to bring my little sister to you? Agents also testified that Ocampo would take the young girls to Victorias Secret stores to buy lingerie for them to wear as she filmed them for the Apostle.. They described him as "evil," a "monster," "disgusting human waste" and the "Antichrist. Faithful attend a Santa Cena or Holy Supper service in the La Luz del Mundo or the Light of the World flagship temple in Guadalajara, Mexico, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022. The California Department of Justice has also fought to protect juvenile victims of trafficking,bringing 54 felony chargesagainst the alleged operators of a statewide sex trafficking ring in 2017. The California Department of Justice arrested Garcia and two other members of the church, Susana Medina Oaxaca and Alondra Ocampo, in 2019. Flores died in 2014 and passed the mantle of apostle on to Garcia. She was accused of grooming teenage girls for Garcias sexual pleasure. While its leader, Naasn Joaqun Garca, has been idolized by millions of followers as an apostle of God, he just pleaded guilty to child sex abuse charges in Los Angeles on June 3. 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 . LOS ANGELES, March 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- We are shocked by the facts in the recent motion filed by defense attorney Alan Jackson on March 15 in the case regarding the Apostle of Jesus . This is a man who has committed atrocities in the name of God, in the name of this church and everything is an excuse. Period, said Attorney General Becerra. "He's firm in his convictions, and the church is firm as well in its purpose of moving forward.". While Naasn maintained he was innocent for several months as he awaited his trial, in a shocking turn of events, he accepted a plea deal just three days before his trial commenced in June 2022. Today it claims a membership of more than 5 million in some 50 nations. With dual nationality, he was in charge of the church in the United States and led congregations in California, Arizona and Texas. 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.. The Associated Press contributed to this report. "The apostle always shows determination to move forward," said Phares Ruiz, who traveled from El Salvador to attend the Holy Supper. After Fridays unexpected plea, he will instead face sentencing Wednesday. As per court documents, the complainants alleged he sexually abused one woman and three minors, also raping the woman and another child. We reiterate that his procedural and constitutional rights must remain in force, such as the presumption of innocence and the right to due process, as well as the right to be judged impartially and without bias. the spokesman said. / CBS/AP. Parents give biblical names to their children and take them to the temple at 40 days old to promise they will guide them to follow their path. The decision by Ocampo followed weeks of testimony by California state agents about her role in delivering young women to Garcia for sexually deviant acts, many of which she recorded on video for him. list of benue state deputy governors list of benue state deputy governors Naason Joaquin Garcia was arrested in L.A. this past summer and charged with child sexual abuse and human trafficking. She will be sentenced at a later date. 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. 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. Naasn Joaqun Garca in Los Angeles County Superior Court on June 8. Similar accusations emerged in September last year, so the trial ended up being rescheduled for May 2022. A lot of people have the expectation that once there was a guilty verdict, whether it be through trial, whether it be through pleading guilty, that loved ones and family members would wake up to the truth. "The Apostle of Jesus Christ has had no choice but to accept with much pain that the agreement presented is the best way forward to protect the church and his family," the church said. 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