One of Jody "Babydol" Gibson's former employees testified against Gibson Tuesday in exchange for immunity from misdemeanor prostitution. Gibson, the heir-apparent to Heidi Fleiss, is on trial for prostitution, pimping and pandering and if found guilty could get 17 years.
The 34-year old woman who identified herself as April White was the first prostitute to take the stand against Gibson. White, often in tears, said she first met Gibson in May, 1998 at a Studio City restaurant and that Gibson put her to work immediately. White said Gibson's business arrangement was a 40-60 split.
White, who worked as a substitute teacher, said a girlfriend referred her to Gibson. White admits to having turned tricks prior to meeting Gibson, saying that she did it to pay bills. White also said her meeting with Gibson also covered such subjects as condoms-usage. White said she saw about 20 clients on behalf of Gibson. White also described her encounter with an undercover LAPD detective, describing him as a "gentleman". When asked, White admitted to Gibson's attorney Gerald Scotti that she was giving her testimony in exchange for immunity.
Scotti has contended that Gibson's done nothing but organize dance parties and porn shoots and has alleged, all along, police misconduct in the case.
