Previously unreleased security camera footage from a Los Angeles hotel in 2016 was shown in full to a jury this week. The video is central to a federal criminal case involving serious allegations.
The complete recording shows a violent altercation in a hotel hallway. A woman is seen attempting to flee toward an elevator while barefoot, carrying a large bag. She is pursued and physically dragged back by a man wearing only a robe. The struggle continues on the floor before the man retrieves the woman’s belongings from a room, allowing her to leave.
The footage also includes an interaction with a hotel security guard who responded to the incident. Testimony in court indicated the guard was later offered money, a point of contention between the prosecution and defense. Prosecutors framed the payment as an attempt to secure silence, while the defense characterized it as compensation for property damage.
The individual seen in the video is currently on trial, facing federal charges including racketeering and sex trafficking. The woman involved is expected to provide testimony as a key witness in the proceedings.
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