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Man arrested for child sex crimes in Clay County

A man accused of sexually abusing at least one child in Clay County was arrested Monday.

Virgil Badie, 40, was arrested Monday night in Middleburg for three counts of unlawful sexual activity with minors, and deputies confirmed Badie is charged in connection with a scene at which Action News Jax crews were present earlier in the evening.

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According to the police report a 16-year-old male met with Badie and had consensual sex with him after meeting and chatting on an app.

The victim said he didn't remember which app, but that Badie requested nude pictures.

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