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Thaddeus Matthews charged in connection with rape of a child image

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Controversial radio and TV host Thaddeus Matthews has been charged in connection with a rape of a child image.

The image depicting a sexual act between a toddler and man was sent by e-mail to people across the country.

Matthews said he posted the child porn to his Facebook to help identify the child and capture the suspected rapist.

Matthews is charged with Aggravated Sexual Exploitation of a Minor and several other charges.

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