LEEDS, Ala. (TRIBUNE) — A Leeds man who was arrested in 2022 on rape and human trafficking charges has pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree rape, authorities said.

Police Chief Paul Irwin said George Ervin Clark, 71, was taken into custody on Sept. 27, 2022, after Leeds officers executed a search and arrest warrant at his home in the 1500 block of Philadelphia Street. Three females were detained and released at the time, and investigators seized evidence including recording equipment, electronics, firearms, cocaine and drug paraphernalia.

Clark was originally charged with three counts of rape and human trafficking. As part of a plea agreement this week, he admitted guilt to two counts of first-degree rape in exchange for the dismissal of the remaining charges.

A judge sentenced

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