Пастор из Кентукки обвиняется в попытке сексуального шантажа 11-летней девочки и уничтожении телефона

BENTON, Ky. — The case against Clarence “Barry” Hungerford was continued to October, when it is expected to either see a plea or have a trial date set. Hungerford was initially arrested in June of 2025, after a report was made by the family of an 11-year-old girl. The family reported that the girl had been solicited for pictures of her body by the pastor of her church. Upon investigation, Hungerford admitted to contacting the girl, as well as to destroying his cell phone in an attempt to prevent evidence from being obtained. Hungerford was charged with tampering with physical evidence and unlawful use of electronic means within the commonwealth to induce a minor to engage in sexual or other prohibited activities. He has remained in the Marshall County Detention Center since his arrest. While Hungerford was officially a Mayfield resident, he kept a part-time home in Marshall County, and the investigation led investigators to determine that he was at that residence at the time he solicited the photo. During Hungerford’s May 12, 2026, circuit court appearance, the case was continued to August, with the intention of resolving it through a plea agreement or by setting a trial date at that time. During the Aug. 11 appearance, Hungerford’s attorney, Victoria Wright, requested that the case be continued once more. Commonwealth’s Attorney Dennis Foust agreed, sharing that he and Wright had been in conversation about the case, but that he expected Wright to need more information from him. Ultimately, the case was continued to Oct. 13, with the expectation to reach a resolution at that time. Grace Boatright Jachim is a reporter for the Marshall County Tribune Courier.