A non-profit organization discovered over 400 guinea pigs living in deplorable conditions at a South Los Angeles residence, following the tenant’s eviction. The Southern California Guinea Pig Rescue, a small organization, rescued 33 pregnant females but confirmed that the remaining guinea pigs were still at the property. The rescue is seeking assistance from other organizations, emphasizing the urgency of the situation due to the animals’ rapid breeding rate. The organization is also calling for measures such as banning the sale of small animals to prevent similar crises.
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Yuriana Julia Pelaez Calderon, a South Los Angeles activist, has been charged with orchestrating her own kidnapping to solicit donations and damage the reputation of federal agents. Investigators utilized phone records and surveillance footage to debunk Calderon’s claims of being abducted by “bounty hunters.” The investigation revealed a conspiracy, leading to charges of making false statements to federal officers. Calderon is expected to appear in court in the coming weeks and faces a potential five-year sentence in federal prison for each charge if convicted.
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South Los Angeles community activist Yuriana Juliana “Juli” Pelaez Calderon was reportedly “abducted” by men in an unmarked car on June 25. Calderon contacted her family, revealing she was held in a warehouse with others and believes her captors are bounty hunters. Community leaders are demanding to know her whereabouts and the right for her to speak with an attorney. Calderon refused to sign self-deportation paperwork and was subsequently held in a warehouse without due process.
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John Q. Hosedrinker