Additional Charges for Hoover Man Charged for Sexual Abuse of Child

Alabama 13
December 19, 2013

http://www.alabamas13.com/story/24263462/additional-charges-for-hoover-man-charged-for-sexual-abuse-of-child

Jason Michael Hankins, 32, of Hoover, is facing additional charges in connection with the sexual abuse of a child under the age of 12.

Six more charges have been filed against a Hoover man who was arrested last week in connection with the sexual abuse of a child.

The Hoover Police Department reports that in addition to charges in Shelby County, Jason Hankins has been charged with first-degree rape, first-degree sodomy, production of child pornography, first-degree sexual abuse, sexual abuse of a child less than 12 years of age and electronic solicitation of a child.

The Hoover Police Department says the additional charges involve the same victim, and a higher bond was secured due to the "horrific nature of the offenses, the age of the victim and the need to protect the community and other potential victims."

They report he recently resigned from his job at the Family Life Center at Shades Crest Baptist Church.

The Hoover Police Department reports that Hankins was arrested once again last night and is being held at the Jefferson County Jail in lieu of $6 million bond.