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You are subscribed to Project Safe Childhood news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Lowcountry Firefighter Arraigned Following Child Sexual Exploitation Indictment 12/31/2025 07:00 AM EST CHARLESTON, S.C. — A Lowcountry firefighter accused of the sexual exploitation of a child has been arraigned in federal court. A federal grand jury returned a four-count indictment against John Lewis Cottrell III, 46, of Johns Island, for sexual exploitation of a child and possession of child sexual abuse material.

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