According to prosecutors, Richardson, in an effort to evade legal consequences, is passing blame onto the underage girls he trafficked. The California man is consequently on record stating the minors “do what they want to do.”
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dditional excuses from Richardson involve lying about the girls’ ages, claiming he was being used by them, and stating he doesn’t need to rape anyone, owing to his physical appearance.
Anyone who wishes to report what they believe to be human trafficking can contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline via phone at 1 (888) 373-7888 or by text at 233733.
