Uproar as adult child porn suspect is released into custody of his parents

Cornelius: An 18-year-old named Brett Gerald Kimbrell is at the center of a storm after being released into his parents’ custody. This decision has left many in the community fuming.

Kimbrell faces serious charges, including ten counts of felony second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor. The police acted after a tip-off led them to his home, where they seized his electronic devices for investigation.

The allegations are disturbing. He’s accused of sharing explicit images of very young children, some as young as four. He reportedly used the Kik messaging app to send this content to others.

What’s really got people riled up is that a magistrate decided to let him go home instead of keeping him in custody. Many locals are questioning why he wasn’t given a bond or held in jail.

Comments on social media have been harsh. One person called it a disgrace, while another pointed out that at 18, Kimbrell is legally an adult and should face the consequences.

Even the police are concerned. They said releasing him undermines their investigation and raises serious safety issues for kids in the area. They’re urging anyone with information about child exploitation to reach out to them.