MAGA-Aligned Judge James Gosnell Now in Handcuffs as He Faces Child Pornography Charges.

MAGA-Aligned Judge James Gosnell Now in Handcuffs as He Faces Child Pornography Charges.

In the USA.

The news as it trends.

The internet is lit following the announcement that Judge James Gosnell has been arrested.

South Carolina’s legal community has been rocked by the news that the 68-year-old judge has now been suspended as a Charleston County magistrate.

He was taken into custody on September 16, 2025, by federal authorities and faces charges of possession of child sexual abuse material, following an investigation led by the Department of Homeland Security.

The case began after a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, which flagged multiple financial transactions made in November 2024 to a known distributor of child sexual abuse content in the UK.

Investigators traced the payments to Gosnell’s online money transfer account, linked to his phone number, address, and email.

During a search of his home, authorities seized a flash drive containing numerous videos and images of prepubescent minors, infants, and toddlers engaged in sexually explicit conduct.

Gosnell is scheduled to appear for a bond hearing at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the U.S. District Courthouse in downtown Charleston.

Following his arrest, South Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice John Kittredge suspended Gosnell, citing “credible information” that his continued service posed a serious threat to the public and the administration of justice.

This case has reignited public outrage, especially given Gosnell’s history of racially charged remarks and ethical controversies.

His fall from grace is now unfolding in real time—and the public is demanding answers.

This comes amid renewed scrutiny surrounding the Epstein saga, where powerful figures in America have been accused of child pornography and exploitation involving minors.

While details of the case remain under investigation, the internet is ablaze with reactions, many pointing to a troubling pattern of abuse and hypocrisy among MAGA-aligned officials.

Gosnell’s downfall is being watched closely—and the public wants answers.

One may ask: who is Judge James Gosnell?

Well, James B. Gosnell Jr. is a former magistrate judge in Charleston County, South Carolina, and he is no stranger to controversy.

He first drew national attention in 2015 during the bond hearing for Dylann Roof, the white supremacist who murdered nine Black parishioners at Emanuel AME Church.

Gosnell sparked outrage when he asked the public to show sympathy not only for the victims but also for Roof’s family, stating:

“We have victims—nine of them. But we also have victims on the other side.”

That moment reignited scrutiny of Gosnell’s past, including a 2005 public reprimand from the South Carolina Supreme Court for using the N-word in court.

In a 2003 bond hearing, Gosnell told a Black defendant:

“There are four kinds of people in this world—black people, white people, rednecks, and n*****,”

—a remark he claimed was borrowed from a Black sheriff’s deputy. The court found the comment deeply inappropriate, regardless of intent.

Gosnell, believed to be in his late 60s, spent decades in South Carolina’s judicial system.

His career has been marked by repeated ethical concerns, including allegations of favoritism toward fellow judges.

Now, with child pornography charges reportedly leveled against him, Gosnell’s legacy is under even harsher scrutiny.

The arrest has reignited debates about accountability in the justice system, especially among MAGA-aligned figures.

While details of the current case remain under investigation, the public is demanding transparency and justice.

The case was first reported by CountyOn2Newsmedia. 

This blog story will be updated as more details emerge.

Yetunde B reports for Yeyetunde’s blog.