Emeryville Man Sentenced to 6 Years for Pimping Scheme

UPDATE: A man from Emeryville has been sentenced to six years in state prison for luring a woman into a sex trafficking scheme under the guise of a modeling job. Christopher Lee Card, aged 40, pleaded no contest to pimping charges and was formally sentenced in October 2023, following his arrest in 2021.

The victim reported that Card offered her a modeling opportunity but forced her to engage in sexual acts with strangers for money upon her arrival in Union City. She recounted a harrowing experience, stating he made her “have sex with strangers for money, as many as I possibly could in one day.”

Authorities confirmed that Card had been holding the woman against her will at a local hotel. Human trafficking charges were dropped as part of his plea deal. While awaiting trial, Card faced additional legal trouble after being arrested for assaulting a 71-year-old caretaker of his grandmother, although those charges were later dismissed.

Court records reveal that Card received nearly four years of credit for time served while the case was pending, including good behavior credits. Complications arose during the trial process, including allegations of Card’s mental incompetence, which delayed proceedings in 2023.

At the time of his arrest, Card was living in Emeryville and was also known by the name Samir Haseen. This case highlights the ongoing battle against human trafficking and the severe impact it has on victims.

As this case unfolds, it raises critical questions about the systems in place to protect vulnerable individuals from exploitation. The community remains on alert as discussions about human trafficking and victim support continue to gain traction.

Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.