Tell City man charged with 13 counts in Perry County child exploitation case, next court date November 19
Court records show that James Horner, age seventy two, of Tell City, was arrested Wednesday in a Perry County child exploitation investigation.
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Court records show that James Horner, age seventy two, of Tell City, was arrested Wednesday in a Perry County child exploitation investigation. The arrest followed a warrant issued Tuesday. He appeared for an initial hearing Friday morning, where the judge changed his bond to no bond.
His next court date is set for November 19. According to the records, Horner faces thirteen charges, including promotion of child sexual trafficking, child solicitation, possession of child pornography, and dissemination of material harmful to minors. The alleged offenses occurred between January 2024 and July 2025. This case arrives amid growing attention to public safety and court matters in Perry County.
As with all criminal cases, the accused is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
It is not yet known whether the Sheriff or the Prosecutor has issued a public statement. Updates will follow once official documents become available, including the exact statutory counts, any future bond reviews, and hearing changes.