Homeland security agent charged with child rape in Alabama, officials say
Summary
A Homeland Security special agent in Alabama has been charged with child rape and other sexual crimes. The agent, Kent Blacklidge, turned himself in and is now on bond while the case proceeds.Key Facts
- Kent Blacklidge is a 43-year-old special agent with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).
- He faces charges including first- and second-degree rape, sodomy, and sexual abuse involving an underage girl.
- The allegations are connected to a complaint made on January 11.
- Blacklidge was placed on administrative leave as soon as the investigation began.
- Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said Blacklidge worked on cases protecting children but is now charged with crimes against a child.
- Blacklidge had also provided training to public school teachers on recognizing online predators.
- He was released from jail on bond set at over $350,000 with conditions like electronic monitoring and no contact with minors.
- The local district attorney’s office stepped aside because Blacklidge is a witness in other cases, so the attorney general’s office is handling the charges.
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