Famed battle rapper Serius Jones has been arrested for human trafficking and pimping in California.
A report from The Mercery News indicates an eight-count criminal complaint includes charges against Jones for human trafficking, pimping, assault, robbery, and other felonies. He was charged in January and formally arrested by Walnut Creek police on Feb. 6. He is currently in West Contra Costa Detention Facility in Richmond, Calif.
An alleged victim who has been given the identity-protecting pseudonym “Jane Doe” has been listed as a witness in court documents. Prosecutors claim that between July 31 and Oct. 15, 2019, Jones “willfully and unlawfully” violated the alleged victim’s liberties “by forcing her into prostitution.”
Jones is also being charged with assaulting a woman “by means likely to produce great bodily injury,” as well as stealing the victim’s 2007 Lexus. According to court records, the incident took place on Oct. 15, when the rapper allegedly threatened and attempted to keep the victim from cooperating with police.
Following the charges in January, fans created a GoFundMe page to support Jones’ legal fees. The page initially labeled Jones’ case as a false accusation about a stolen vehicle but never mentioned the other charges pending against him. The page was deactivated shortly after its’ opening and only raised $110.
Jones has pleaded not guilty to the charges. His next court date has been set for August.
A rep for the West County Detention Facility confirms that Serius Jones has been behind bars since February. The Plainfield, N.J. battle rapper has been charged with human trafficking, pimping, pandering, robbery and assault with a deadly weapon. He is being held without bail.
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