Oakland Man Gets Probation for Pimping Homeless Woman

Devontay Williams recruited a woman living out of her car into prostitution after offering her a place to stay.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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A 33-year-old Oakland resident named Devontay Williams has been sentenced to two years of probation for pimping a woman who testified that she met him on TikTok while living out of her car. Williams offered the woman a place to stay, then recruited her into prostitution.

Why it matters

This case highlights the vulnerability of homeless individuals, especially women, who may be exploited by those offering temporary housing in exchange for illegal activities. It also raises concerns about the role of social media platforms in facilitating these types of crimes.

The details

According to court records, the woman testified that she met Williams on TikTok when she was living out of her car. Williams offered to let her live with him, then proceeded to recruit her into prostitution. Williams pleaded no contest to the pimping charge and was sentenced to two years of probation.

  • On March 8, 2026, Devontay Williams was sentenced to two years of probation.

The players

Devontay Williams

A 33-year-old Oakland resident who pleaded no contest to pimping a woman he met on TikTok while she was living out of her car.

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The takeaway

This case highlights the need for greater support and resources for homeless individuals, especially women, to prevent them from being exploited by those offering temporary housing in exchange for illegal activities. It also underscores the importance of addressing the role of social media platforms in facilitating these types of crimes.