MS-13 member arrested for sex trafficking a juvenile

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A self-admitted MS-13 member was charged with taking a juvenile across state lines for prostitution, officials said.

Yimmy Anthony Pineda Penado, who is also known as Critico and Spike, was arrested on July 31, according to court records. His detention and preliminary hearing is scheduled for Monday in federal court in Alexandria.

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