Crime

Myrtle Beach man faces 100 years in prison on child pornography charges

A Myrtle Beach man faces 100 years behind bars for distributing child pornography, according to state officials.

The S.C. Attorney General Office announced on Tuesday the arrest of James Albert McClung, 46, on 10 counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor. Each count is punishable by up to 10 years in prison.

Investigators say McClung distributed multiple files of child pornography.

Members of the Internet Crimes Against Children and the Horry County Sheriff’s Office assisted in the arrest. McClung remained in Horry County’s J. Reuben Long Detention Center as of Tuesday afternoon.

Alex Lang
The Sun News
Alex Lang is the True Crime reporter for The Sun News covering the legal system and how crime impacts local residents. He says letting residents know if they are safe is a vital role of a newspaper. Alex has covered crime in Detroit, Iowa, New York City, West Virginia and now Horry County.
Get unlimited digital access
#ReadLocal

Try 1 month for $1

CLAIM OFFER