HSI agent who investigated child exploitation cases indicted on rape and child abuse charges
A Homeland Security Investigations agent who worked child exploitation cases faces rape, incest and sodomy charges involving a juvenile in Alabama.
TL;DR
- Kent Blacklidge, 43, an HSI special agent, was indicted on charges including first-degree rape, second-degree rape, sodomy, sexual abuse, and incest.
- The charges stem from an investigation opened on January 11, alleging the sexual abuse of a juvenile female in Alabama.
- Blacklidge's job with HSI involved investigating child exploitation cases.
- The Alabama Attorney General's office is prosecuting the case due to a conflict of interest with the Baldwin County District Attorney's Office.
- Authorities confirmed one known juvenile victim and no indication of additional victims.
- Blacklidge surrendered to authorities and will face electronic monitoring and home confinement if he posts bond.