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Former Aberdeen City Councilmember Riley Tyrel Carter was found guilty of child rape and incest, despite initially confessing and later pleading not guilty.

Carter is scheduled for sentencing next month.

ABERDEEN, Wash. - Former Aberdeen City Councilmember Riley Tyrel Carter was found guilty of child rape and incest on Friday.

Carter, 39, was arrested on July 30, 2024 for the alleged rape of an 11-year-old relative. According to court records, that relative disclosed the abuse to her mental health therapist, which led to the subsequent police investigation.

Carter initially confessed to the crimes, but then later pleaded "not guilty" in August.

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Locals and internet sleuths found Carter's crimes ironic, as he once photographed himself sporting a "M

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