HALL COUNTY, Ga. — A man accused of sexually exploiting a child younger than 12 is now in jail in Hall County.
According to the Hall County Sheriff’s Office, the case stems from 2024, when Amari Javon Adams, 21 of Fayetteville, was accused of having sex with the girl.
The Gainesville Police Department began investigating Adams after one of the victim’s relatives made the department aware of a video circulating on social media that showed the victim and Adams engaged in intercourse.
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While investigating, Gainesville police determined the activity occurred in Hall County, but outside of the city jurisdiction and the sheriff’s office took over the case.
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Adams, who was 19 at the time, was determined to have traveled to Hall County from Fayetteville to have sex with the victim in the spring of 2024, according to HCSO.
The investigation found that Adams had recorded videos of the sexual activity with the victim, with HCSO finding a text message conversation between Adams and the victim on her iPad.
Investigators found the video among the messages and obtained a warrant for Adams’ arrest in May 2025.
He remained at large until Sunday, when he was taken into custody at the Hall County Jail.
Adams remains in custody without bond.
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