Athens man charged with child sexual exploitation

A 20-year-old Athens man has been arrested on multiple child sexual exploitation charges following an investigation by the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.
By Joyce Lupiani at FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News · · 1 min read

A 20-year-old Athens man has been arrested on multiple child sexual exploitation charges following an investigation by the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.
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