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Orange County Judge Overturns Human Trafficking Conviction Over Detective's Racial Bias

17 June 2026 11:00

An Orange County judge overturned Chazz Jackson's 2017 conviction for human trafficking, rape, and other felonies, citing racial bias by an Anaheim detective. - The detective testified that 'pimps are generally Black,' violating the Racial Justice Act.

- Jackson, a Black man, had been sentenced to 79 years to life. - Prosecutors will retry the case, defending the evidence.

- This is the second time this year an Orange County judge has cited the Racial Justice Act in a major case. The ruling highlights ongoing efforts to address racial bias in the criminal justice system.

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