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California court drops rape, other charges against La Luz Del Mundo leader on technicality
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In this Aug. 14, 2018, photo, Joaquin Garcia greets members of his church "La Luz del Mundo" in Guadalajara, Mexico.(AP Photo) - photo by Associated Press
LOS ANGELES — A California appeals court ordered the dismissal of a criminal case Tuesday against a Mexican megachurch leader on charges of child rape and human trafficking on procedural grounds.