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TikTok influencer arrested on child sex crimes
A social media personality with hundreds of thousands of followers faces multiple charges related to child exploitation.
In brief
A social media personality with hundreds of thousands of followers faces multiple charges related to child exploitation. A popular TikTok influencer was arrested after authorities found evidence of child sexual abuse material and solicitation of minors. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Popular influencer arrested
Carson Dean Barry, 23, was arrested on September 10 and charged with five counts of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor and criminal solicitation of a minor.
Massive social media following
Barry had more than 423,000 followers on TikTok and almost 150,000 on Instagram, with his social media bios indicating he was based in the Charleston, South Carolina area.
Investigation began with a tip
The South Carolina attorney general alleged Barry solicited a minor for sex and possessed files containing child sexual abuse material. An investigation started after a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
Devices seized, disturbing content found
Police seized a computer tower and two iPhones from Barry's home. Authorities found a 12-second video on one phone showing a toddler being sexually assaulted.
Bond set at one million dollars
Charleston County jail records showed Barry's total bond was set at one million dollars. He was released minutes after midnight on September 13.
The one thing
A popular TikTok influencer was arrested after authorities found evidence of child sexual abuse material and solicitation of minors.
