Tenn. man faces child exploitation charge after distributing child abuse material on KIK

A Camden man was arrested Friday and charged with aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor following a 14-month investigation, authorities say.
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A Camden man was arrested Friday and charged with aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor following a 14-month investigation, authorities say.
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A Camden man was arrested Friday and charged with aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor following a 14-month investigation, authorities say.

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