Man accused of putting newborn baby’s body in dumpster now facing new charges, records show

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – New charges have been brought against a man accused of disposing of a newborn baby’s body.

James Boothe, the suspect, was recently dismissed on his charge for “abuse of a corpse,” but is now facing five new charges: trafficking for commercial sex act (2 counts), promoting prostitution between ages 12 and 18, continuous sexual abuse of a child, and statutory rape.

Boothe’s charges stem from accusations of having an inappropriate three-year relationship with a minor; the 16-year-old girl then gave birth to a baby girl that Boothe is accused of disposing of in a dumpster.

James Booth(MPD)

Boothe is still in custody and is being held on a $1 million bond.

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