S.C. man Terrence Bryant sold boys tobacco, for chance to spank them, say cops

By: Camille Mann
Topics: Daily Blotter

Terrence Bryant

/ WLTX

(CBS/WLTX/AP) LEXINGTON, S.C. - Authorities in South Carolina say they arrested 50-year-old convenience store clerk Terrence Bryant for selling cigarettes and smokeless tobacco to boys - in exchange for letting him spank them.

According to deputies, the father of a 12-year-old boy found out that his son got a pack of Newport cigarettes from Bryant. Detectives say they determined that the man gave the boy cigarettes on five occasions over a two month period, in exchange for the boy letting Bryant spank him with his clothes on, reports CBS affiliate WLTX.

Deputies say Bryant also gave two 15-year-old boys smokeless tobacco in exchange for spanking them.

Bryant kept the cigarettes and smokeless tobacco stored in the glove compartment of his 2002 pickup truck, according to investigators. Officers say Bryant purchased the tobacco products that he provided to the boys.

Bryant is charged with three counts of committing a lewd act upon a child under the age of 16.

Bryant faces a maximum penalty of 60 years in prison if he is convicted on all four counts, WLTX reports. He is detained on bail of $105,000.

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by babooph June 2, 2011 4:53 AM EDT: The true strength of the US south is in its strong family values-look also at their politicians...; Reply to this comment

by m0u5y June 1, 2011 11:14 PM EDT

What is wrong with these kids if they're willing to prostitute themselves for some smokes? Maybe someone should sue tobacco companies for encouraging child prostitution.

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by HikerDan June 2, 2011 1:35 AM EDT: And the car maker for providing the glove compartment in which tobacco was stored... And the oil company for making the gasoline for the abovementioned car... And the landlord that rented apartment to Bryant. And the store that sold Bryant tobacco. Let's sue everybody in sight, everyone who wasn't quick enough to duck...


by you_MAY_be_right June 1, 2011 6:56 PM EDT: I don't know who is the weirder: the 12 and 15-year-old boys or this Terrence Bryant.

Beam me up Scotty, there is NO INTELLIGENT LIFE here.; Reply to this comment


by Jhihmoac June 1, 2011 6:30 PM EDT: Just when you thought you've seen and heard everything...; Reply to this comment


by Harden_Tar June 1, 2011 4:35 PM EDT: That is wrong in so many ways. Dude, you are sick and a purveyor of death at the same time.; Reply to this comment