LOS ANGELES — A man accused in a series of crimes against 11 women, including rape, has been indicted on more than two dozen criminal charges, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced Wednesday.
A grand jury indictment unsealed Monday charges Terrance Hawkins, 42, of Los Angeles, with 10 counts of rape, five counts of inflicting injury on a significant other causing a traumatic condition, four counts of inflicting injury on a significant other causing a traumatic condition with a prior conviction for a similar offense, three counts of stalking and one count each of forcible sexual penetration, rape of an unconscious person, cruelty to an animal and felon in possession of a firearm, according to the District Attorney’s Office.
He is accused of dating and physically and sexually abusing women throughout the county from 2014 to 2023, according to the District Attorney’s Office.
“This is a truly egregious case and I want to acknowledge and commend the bravery of the women who have come forward to share their painful experiences. It takes incredible courage to speak out, especially when facing such trauma,” Gascón said in a statement announcing the indictment.
Hawkins — who has pleaded not guilty — is due back in a downtown Los Angeles courtroom Oct. 21 for a pretrial hearing.
He could face life in prison if convicted as charged, according to the District Attorney’s Office.
Hawkins was arrested in April 2023 by Los Angeles police and remains behind bars without bail, jail records show.
Authorities asked that any additional alleged victims contact the Los Angeles Police Department’s Central Bureau – Family Justice Center at 213-709- 9017 or the Crime Stoppers hotline for those who want anonymity at 800-222-TIPS.
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