
Men from Alabama Charged with Child Exploitation
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Two men from Alabama face severe federal charges for child sexual exploitation. Steven Powell, also known as Champ G, is accused of sex trafficking and attempted sex trafficking, while Adam Hegler is charged with possession and distribution of child pornography. Both incidents occurred in Jefferson County between 2024 and 2025, as authorities strive to safeguard children.
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On March 2nd, here's the latest out of Birmingham, two men from Jefferson County, Alabama, now face serious federal charges for sexual exploitation of children. A grand jury handed down indictments against a 35-year-old from Birmingham and a 46-year-old from Hueytown, according to the Department of Justice. Steven Rochie Powell, who also goes by Cham G, faces a two-count indictment for sex trafficking of children and attempted sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion. These charges against Powell stem from incidents between October 2nd, 2025 and October 29th, 2025, all in. Jefferson County, meanwhile, Adam Joseph Higgler of Hueytown, is charged in a separate two-count indictment with possession and distribution of child pornography. The alleged activities involving Higgler occurred between November 2024 and April 2025, also in Jefferson County, as authorities were to protect kids from such harm, appreciation to our sponsor for backing this episode.
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