Florida man accused in child sexual abuse material case involving exCharleston County judge arraigned on federal charges
Dec 11, 2025
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) -- John Badger Thorpe, a Florida man accused of exchanging child sexual abuse material and discussing sexually abusing children with a former Charleston County magistrate judge, was arraigned Thursday morning in federal court. Thorpe, 56, was arrested in Broward County on Nov
. 10 and is facing several charges, including possession and distribution [...] ...read more read less