"In the undercover sting, the undercover officer told Raybon, her previous pimp had beaten her and not paid her properly, to which (Raybon) explained he would treat her well, pay her well, set up photo shoots and help her build a regular clientele, and ensure she could make about $2000.00 a night, Assistant U.S. Attorney Ivana Djak said in court filings."
"Prosecutors allege he brandished what witnesses believed was an AK-47 in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood on Jan. 8, 2023, prompting people to call 911. When police arrested him, he said the item was a fake gun, but admitted to stashing a real handgun under a car on Jan. 10, when ATF agents were surveilling him, according to court records."
"One, back in October, boasted how Mr. Raybon is not committing new crimes. He is not using drugs. He is working and going to treatment. Mr. Raybon's progress should be celebrated, especially in light of what he has overcome, and in light of his criminal history, Assistant Federal Public Defender Samantha Jaffe wrote in court filings."
Goldy Raybon pleaded no contest to being a felon in possession of a firearm and was sentenced to two years in federal prison. His original offense involved brandishing what witnesses believed was an AK-47 in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood in January 2023, though he later admitted to possessing a real handgun. Before sentencing, Raybon approached an undercover officer posing as a prostitute on the Oakland Blade and offered to be her pimp, describing his experience in the pimping business and promising substantial earnings. This incident led prosecutors to successfully remand him to jail pending sentencing. His defense attorney argued for leniency, highlighting his employment, treatment participation, and demonstrated capacity for change.
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