Crime

Kentucky woman indicted after video showed her having sex with a boy, police say

A Letcher County woman has been indicted on sexual abuse charges after an investigation into a video that showed her engaged in sexual activity with a boy.

Carrie R. Hall, 41, of Whitesburg, was arrested Friday, Kentucky State Police said. Charges against her include first-degree sexual abuse, third-degree rape, use of a minor under 16 in a sexual performance, use of a minor under 18 in a sexual performance, possession of viewing matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor, tampering with a witness and prohibited use of an electronic communication system to procure a minor.

State police said Hall is a former nurse practitioner. The charges were not connected to her work, Trooper Matt Gayheart said.

She was being held in the Letcher County Jail Friday night.

This story was originally published October 30, 2020 at 10:42 PM.

Karla Ward
Lexington Herald-Leader
Karla Ward is a native of Logan County who has worked as a reporter at the Herald-Leader since 2000. She covers breaking news. Support my work with a digital subscription
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