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Compton mother and son charged in sex trafficking of two 13-year-olds
A Compton mother and son face a possible life sentence after they allegedly forced two 13-year-olds to have sex with them and their customers.
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Matthew Rodriguez is a digital producer for CBS Los Angeles. He's previously reported for local outlets like the Argonaut and Pasadena Weekly. Matt typically covers breaking news and crime.
Before starting his professional career, Matt attended Loyola Marymount University where he worked for the school's newspaper, The Loyolan. During his final year of college, Matt interned for the Argonaut and wrote a piece titled 8 Unspoken Rules of Being Homeless in Venice. It was nominated for the L.A. Press Club's Best Feature Award.
A Compton mother and son face a possible life sentence after they allegedly forced two 13-year-olds to have sex with them and their customers.
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