Brian Ross Investigates — "The Apostle" In Court | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

Self-proclaimed apostle of a worldwide church, Natan Joaquin Garcia, faces 27 felony counts of sex trafficking and child pornography. Prosecutors presented evidence, including videos of sex acts with underage girls, in court.

Key Insights

• 🥺 Natan Joaquin Garcia is accused of leading a corrupt and immoral church that practices sexual depravity.
• ⛪ Former church members have organized to expose the alleged corruption, greed, and abuse within the church.
• 🤨 The defense claims they have not received all the evidence, raising concerns about a fair trial.

Transcript

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Questions & Answers

Q: What are the charges against Natan Joaquin Garcia?

Natan Joaquin Garcia is facing 27 felony counts, including sex trafficking and producing child pornography. He has pleaded not guilty to these charges.

Q: How has the defense responded to the prosecution's evidence?

The defense has argued that they have not received all the evidence, claiming that crucial pieces of electronic evidence have not been turned over. They believe this may hinder their ability to mount an effective defense.

Q: Who are the key witnesses in this case?

The key witnesses, referred to as Jane Does one through four, have provided accounts that align with the physical evidence presented by the prosecution. The evidence includes videos of sex acts involving underage girls.

Q: What is the significance of the women charged with Garcia?

Three women, who have been charged as Garcia's accomplices, are accused of recruiting underage girls for him. They allegedly dressed them provocatively and recorded various sex acts. One of the women is still at large.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Natan Joaquin Garcia, leader of a church with millions of members worldwide, has been charged with sex trafficking and producing child pornography.

• Prosecutors have provided the defense with videos that allegedly show Garcia involved in sexual acts with underage girls.

• The defense claims they have not received all the evidence from the prosecution, potentially hindering their ability to mount a defense.