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Date: 01-24-2021
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Case Number: BA484078
Judge: Not Available
Court: Superior Court, Los Angeles County, California
Plaintiff's Attorney: Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney: Not Available
Description: Los Angeles, CA - False imprisonment criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant, Johnathon Lomeli, a former Transportation Security Administration agent, was charged with false imprisonment for tricking a traveler into showing her breasts as she went through security at Los Angeles International Airport.
On or about June 10, 2019, in the County ofLos Angeles, defendant JOHNATHON LOMELI committed the crime of FALSE IMPRISONMENT BY FRAUD OR DECEIT, in violation of PENAL CODE SECTION 236 in that he did unlawfully violate the personal liberty of ML, said violation being effected by fraud or deceit.
The complaint alleges that Lomeli, while working at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), used fraud or deceit to falsely imprison a woman going through security.
“Women deserve to be treated with dignity and respect everywhere,” said Attorney General Becerra. “There is no excuse for this kind of alleged behavior. It’s not okay on the street, it’s not okay in our schools, and it’s certainly not welcome at the airport. At the California Department of Justice, we’ll continue to do everything in our power to hold those who break the law accountable.”
The criminal complaint was filed as a part of a joint effort involving the California Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Federal Air Marshals Service, Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles Airport Police, and the TSA. The incident allegedly occurred in June of 2019 and involves one felony count of false imprisonment for intentionally and unlawfully detaining an individual through the use of fraud or deceit. The felony allegedly occurred outside of the primary security screening area. LAX is one of the busiest transportation hubs in the world. According to Los Angeles World Airports, approximately 88.1 million passengers arrived at or departed from LAX in 2019.
Outcome: Defendant pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 60 days in jail, was ordered to sexual compulsion classes, was given two years of probation and was barred form ever working as a security guard again.
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