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Prentiss County man charged with multiple counts of sexual abuse involving minors

The Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department announced the arrest of Michael Lee Hudson, 43, of Booneville, on multiple charges stemming from allegations of sexual abuse involving minors.

Following an investigation, affidavits were signed, leading to Hudson’s arrest. He faces two counts of statutory rape, two counts of sexual battery, and three counts of promoting prostitution of a child, according to authorities.

Craig Bishop, justice court judge, set Hudson’s bond at $1.25 million, cash or professional bond only. The investigation remains active, and Investigator Torie Jumper is expected to present the case to the next Prentiss County grand jury.

Investigators Aaron Stolz and Kolby Knight are assisting with the case, which is still ongoing, authorities said.

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Jon R Myers

Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.

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