Man Charged With Human Trafficking of a Minor in Hampton County
Clifton James Jr., 71, has been charged with human trafficking of a minor in Hampton County, South Carolina. According to law enforcement, the alleged crimes occurred in July 2026 and involved a runaway victim under 18. James reportedly offered money…
Savannah, GA, October 21, 2026 —
Clifton James Jr., 71, has been charged with human trafficking of a minor in Hampton County, South Carolina, according to information provided by law enforcement.
The alleged crimes occurred in July 2026 and involved a runaway victim who was under 18, the summary said. James reportedly offered the minor money and housing in exchange for sexual trafficking services. The allegations have not been described in further detail in the information available.
The summary does not identify the law enforcement agency involved or specify when the charge was filed. It also does not provide a precise location within Hampton County, details about the investigation, or information about any court proceedings. No response from James or a representative was included, and the available information does not state whether he has entered a plea.
The victim’s identity and other personal details were not provided. No additional charges, conditions of release, or next court dates were listed. The information provided describes allegations associated with the charge; it does not report a court finding on the case.
Further details about the case were not available in the trend summary.
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