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Suspended Charleston Magistrate Judge Charged With Child Sex Abuse Material, Faces Federal Trial

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Feb 23, 2026
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CHARLESTON, S.C. — A suspended Charleston County magistrate judge is facing federal criminal charges tied to child sexual abuse materials, a case that has shocked the local legal community and raised questions about oversight of those in positions of public trust. James B. Gosnell Jr., 68, was arrested on Sept. 16 and charged with six counts including p…

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