Three Men Convicted in Grimes County Abuse Case | Texas News

Three men in Grimes County are now facing prison time after pleading guilty to horrific child sexual abuse charges. Christopher Barnett, Brian Keith Manley, and Jody Jernigan all admitted to abusing a young girl between 14 and 16 years old — with Manley allegedly allowing his neighbors to join in while also secretly filming her. The investigation began in May 2025 after the victim came forward, leading to confessions and damning evidence, including a deleted video on Manley’s phone showing the abuse under his direction. All three received prison sentences, with Manley’s case compounded by prior felony convictions. This case underscores the justice system’s resolve to hold predators accountable and protect vulnerable victims. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/af7205b0ea2eb4c6