OAKLAND — A Fairfield resident and rapper has been sentenced to 5 years in state jail via a plea cope with Alameda County prosecutors.
Michael Isrealishia Moore, 29, was charged final yr with human trafficking and pimping of a 16-year-old lady who reported that he pressured her into the intercourse commerce and took all $5,000 in proceeds. By the case’s finish, Moore — who raps underneath the stage identify BussDown Bandy — prevented convictions on both depend.
As an alternative, Moore pleaded no contest to theft and witness intimidation, and was formally sentenced to 5 years on Dec. 18. He stays in Santa Rita Jail, pending switch to the state jail system, data present.
The investigation began in November 2023, when Oakland patrol officers stumbled upon the lady exterior of a neighborhood comfort retailer and struck up a dialog together with her as a result of she appeared upset. The dialog led to a police interview the place she allegedly recognized Moore as her pimp, in response to court docket data.
The lady mentioned she had been trafficked by different males, and was strolling alongside a high-prostitution space in Los Angeles when Moore allegedly approached her, invited her to smoke marijuana, and invited her to work for him as a prostitute as an alternative. She later recognized Moore from music video on YouTube, authorities mentioned.
The lady additionally reportedly informed police Moore acted stunned when she informed him her age however that he continued to affiliate together with her, authorities mentioned.
Moore was launched from jail whereas the case was pending, however picked up one other felony case in Los Angeles, leading to a concurrent jail sentence there, data present.
