On January 22, 2025, U.S. Marshals arrested Phyllisha Anne in Texas. The arrest follows a federal indictment filed in the Central District of California, alleging embezzlement and theft of labor union assets, specifically from the International Entertainment Adult Union (IEAU).

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Phyllisha Anne, a former officer of the IEAU, is accused of misusing a debit card linked to the union’s bank account to cover approximately $3,873.50 in personal expenses between December 2019 and May 2021. The indictment cites violations of 29 U.S.C. § 501(c), a statute addressing embezzlement and theft of union funds.

Upon her arrest, Phyllisha Anne was transported to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, where she appeared before Magistrate Judge Susan Hightower. During the proceedings, Gullesserian was informed of her rights and the charges against her. After a brief discussion regarding her financial status, she was assigned a federal public defender.

The court ordered her release under certain conditions, including a requirement to appear in the Central District of California at a future date, pending further notice from the prosecuting district. Bail conditions have been set, and any bail posted in Texas will be transferred to California, where the charges originated.

Phyllisha Anne’s next court appearance in Los Angeles is yet to be scheduled.

Phyllisha Anne was given what is known as conditional supervised release. The conditions of her release are as follows:

• The defendant must not violate federal, state, or local law while on release.
• The defendant must cooperate in the collection of a DNA sample if it is authorized by 34 U.S.C. § 40702.
• The defendant must advise the court or the pretrial services office or supervising officer in writing before making any change of residence or telephone number.
• The defendant must appear in court as required and, if convicted, must surrender as directed to serve a sentence that the court may impose.
• Submit to supervision by and report for supervision to the U.S. Pretrial Services Office.
• Continue or actively seek employment.
• Surrender any passport.
• Not obtain a passport or other international travel document.
• Travel is restricted to five surrounding counties of her residence in Texas.
• Travel to the Central District of California for court purposes only.
• Avoid direct or indirect contact with anyone who is or may be a victim or witness in the investigation or prosecution, including victims/witnesses. (Exception: Allowed to speak to daughter.)
• Not possess a firearm, destructive device, or other weapon.
• Do not use alcohol excessively.
• Not use or unlawfully possess a narcotic drug or other controlled substances defined in 21 U.S.C. § 802, unless prescribed by a licensed medical practitioner.
• If required by the pretrial services office or supervising officer, submit to testing for a prohibited substance. Testing may be used with random frequency and may include urine testing, the wearing of a sweat patch, a remote alcohol testing system, and/or any form of prohibited substance screening or testing. The defendant must not obstruct, attempt to obstruct or tamper with the efficiency and accuracy of prohibited substance screening or testing.

We’ll keep you updated as soon as more information about this story is released.