Gisela Castro Medina is a teen and former chairwoman of the University of St. Thomas College Republicans. She has been arrested in connection with sex trafficking charges against Minnesota Republican activist Anton “Tony” Lazzaro.
Gisela Castro Medina Arrest. “Gisela Castro Medina, 19, was arrested Thursday in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reported Saturday. The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office’s website said she was wanted on conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of minors and was a fugitive from the FBI in Minnesota.” [AP]
Medina Charged With Conspiracy To Commit Sex Trafficking. “Jail records show that Gisela Castro Medina faces charges for conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of minors, sex trafficking of a minor, and obstruction. She was arrested on Thursday night and was transferred to federal custody on Friday.” [CBS]
Medina Posed In Social Media Photos With Lazarro. “A photo posted to Instagram shows Castro Medina and Lazzaro together at an event in May, each with a different partner at their side. She describes herself publicly online as a student living in St. Paul, Minnesota who attends the Catholic University of St. Thomas and works at a property management company.” [Daily Beast]
Minnesota GOP Cut Ties With Medina After Arrest. ““We as an organization are absolutely disgusted by the actions of Ms. Medina, and have cut all ties with her effective immediately.” state chair Nia Moore said.” [Sun]
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