Judge Orders Trial in Prostitution Case

Despite a spirited defense, alleged high-priced madam Jody “Babydol” Gibson will have to face trial on charges of pimping and pandering, a judge ruled Wednesday.

During the hearing, which stretched over a month, prosecutors relied chiefly on the testimony of two undercover officers, one of whom posed as a client and one as a prostitute, to show that Gibson was running an illegal escort service called California Dreamin’.

Defense lawyer Gerald Scotti complained that Deputy Dist. Atty. Richard F. Walmark did not prove that any specific sex acts were performed on Gibson’s orders and asked that the charges be thrown out.

Municipal Judge Gregg Marcus said he found enough to allow the 12-count case to go on to trial. If convicted, Gibson could face about 20 years in prison.