CLEARWATER, Fla. (WFLA) — A Clearwater man has been arrested following a nearly year-long investigation into allegations that he sexually battered an 8-year-old boy.

Bobby McAffee, 62, was taken into custody on May 30 after the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said he ultimately admitted to having sexual contact with the victim.

He also admitted to testing positive for HIV — something which officials said the victim is now faced with after recently learning he is also HIV positive.

Deputies said the victim reported the sexual battery to them on Aug. 23, 2024. Detectives learned McAffee pinned the boy down on the ground, held both his arms above his head, and assaulted him, according to the sheriff's office.

McAffee was charged with one count of sexual battery of a child less than 12 ye

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