BREAKING NEWS: Guilty verdict in South Bay Internet predator trial
Raphael Jakim was convicted this afternoon of one count of attending an arranged meeting with a minor with the intent to commit a sexual offense. The Simi Valley married father traveled to Redondo Beach to meet a 13-year-old girl that was really Torrance Detective Dennis Brady.
Brady, the father of his own teenage daughter, was sure to punctuate his online chat with some well-placed kid verbage, including the word "like" and talk about the mall. It was hard imagining the burly, mustachioed police officer participating in a girlie talk. But, it apparently worked, for he caught the predator.
Jakim, who was out on bail, was taken into custody without bail pending his sentencing hearing Friday.
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This is great news!!! These fools that get on the internet to chat to minors should all be locked up. Great job on catching this loser.
Big Mo
Eastside Torrance