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Former Judge Pleads Guilty in Child Porn Case | Charleston News
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Former Charleston judge James Gosnell Junior has pleaded guilty to two serious charges of possessing and distributing child pornography involving a prepubescent minor, avoiding four other counts through a plea deal. Arrested in September 2025 after a federal tip, Gosnell claimed he never touched a child or intended harm, but prosecutors called his actions “pure evil.” His case follows a similar plea from John Badger Thorpe, arrested alongside him and also charged with sharing illegal content. Gosnell now faces up to 20 years in prison, $250,000 in fines, mandatory sex offender registration, and supervised release — with no appeal rights waived. This case highlights the relentless pursuit of justice against those who exploit children online.
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