A shocking case of corruption has rocked the small town of Southaven, Mississippi, with the indictment of a local alderman on charges of transporting child pornography.
Ronald W. Hale, a 57-year-old alderman for the City of Southaven, has been charged with violating Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2252 (1)(a), which prohibits the use of interstate or foreign commerce to transport or ship visual depictions involving minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct.
Hale surrendered to the United States Marshals Service and made his initial appearance and arraignment in federal court on Wednesday. If convicted, he faces a maximum of 20 years in federal prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
The case is being investigated by the FBI Jackson Division’s Southaven Resident Agency and DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department, with assistance from the Southaven Police Department.
The public is reminded that, as in any criminal case, a person is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. The charges filed merely contain allegations of criminal conduct.
Stay tuned to Grimy Times for further updates on this developing story.
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Key Facts
- State: Mississippi
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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