HANAHAN, S.C. (WCBD) — Residents in Hanahan are speaking out after a city councilman and mayor pro tem was charged in a federal child sexual abuse material case, with many expressing concern about both the allegations and the future of city leadership.
Federal prosecutors say Kevin Hedgpeth is charged with production and possession of child sexual abuse material. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the charges carry steep penalties if convicted, including a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years and up to 30 years in federal prison for production, along with up to 20 years for possession.
Investigators allege Hedgpeth produced and possessed the material and provided payment in connection with those offenses. The case stems from a federal investigation and is now moving through the court system. As with all criminal cases, Hedgpeth is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court…