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Man Jailed for Drugging Teen, Forcing Labor, Then Dumping Him
11 Nov
Summary
- Man sentenced to five years for human trafficking and child abuse.
- Victim forced to sort clothes all night under the influence of drugs.
- Teen was abandoned on a freeway before reuniting with family.
Brandon Holguin, 27, received a five-year prison sentence on November 9, 2026, after pleading no contest to severe charges including human trafficking, child abuse, and furnishing controlled substances to a minor.
Prosecutors stated that Holguin lured a 14-year-old boy from La Crescenta, confiscating his phone and pawned jewelry. The teen was then taken to a motel and forced to sort used clothing for online resale, with Holguin providing Adderall to sustain the all-night labor.
Three days after being abducted and forced to work, the boy was abandoned on a Los Angeles freeway when Holguin's plan to transport him north fell through. The teen managed to reach safety and was later reunited with his family, who had reported him missing.
