A South Carolina Representative has been accused of sharing multiple videos depicting child sexual abuse material, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.According to court documents, in April 2024, the social messaging app Kik flagged several videos from the username “joebidennnn69” as containing child sexual abuse. Investigators connected the account to the home IP address and mobile device of Robert John May III.May is a Republican member of the House of Representatives. He serves the 88th district of South Carolina, which is located in West Columbia.The U.S. Attorney’s Office District of South Carolina said at least 10 videos depicting child sexual abuse were shared from the account.On Thursday, it was announced that a federal grand jury in Greenville returned the 10-count indictment against the 38-year-old of West Columbia. Officials said May faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison with a minimum of five years, a fine of $250,000, and a term of at least five years of supervised release to follow any term of imprisonment.May was denied bond by a federal judge. He will remain in custody until trial. For reactions from both Republicans and Democrats, click here.
A South Carolina Representative has been accused of sharing multiple videos depicting child sexual abuse material, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
According to court documents, in April 2024, the social messaging app Kik flagged several videos from the username “joebidennnn69” as containing child sexual abuse.
Investigators connected the account to the home IP address and mobile device of Robert John May III.
May is a Republican member of the House of Representatives. He serves the 88th district of South Carolina, which is located in West Columbia.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office District of South Carolina said at least 10 videos depicting child sexual abuse were shared from the account.
On Thursday, it was announced that a federal grand jury in Greenville returned the 10-count indictment against the 38-year-old of West Columbia.
Officials said May faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison with a minimum of five years, a fine of $250,000, and a term of at least five years of supervised release to follow any term of imprisonment.
May was denied bond by a federal judge. He will remain in custody until trial.
For reactions from both Republicans and Democrats, click here.