A Charlotte man tied to a 2022 special victims docket has pleaded guilty to two counts of taking indecent liberties with a child, according to court calendars and local reporting. The defendant is listed in Mecklenburg County Special Victims schedules under case numbers originating in 2022.
As reported by Charlotte Alerts News, the defendant, identified there as 45-year-old Henry Valiente, entered guilty pleas in April 2026 and was sentenced to 13 to 25 months in prison. That report states he must also complete 24 months of supervised probation after release and will be required to register as a sex offender for 30 years.
Case on Mecklenburg dockets
Mecklenburg County Special Victims courtroom schedules list "Valiente, Henry" under case numbers 22-307437-38, placing the matter on the county's special victims docket beginning in 2022. The calendars, published by the state judiciary, show his name on Special Victims session rosters; see the NC Courts schedule for the related listings.
Sentence reporting and public record
The sentencing details come from the local Charlotte Alerts News item. At the time of this story, we did not find a matching press release from the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office. Major Charlotte outlets had not posted the same sentence summary when we checked, so court calendars and the local report are the primary public records currently describing the plea and disposition.
What the charge means under state law
Taking indecent liberties with a child is a Class F felony in North Carolina under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-202.1. Convictions for reportable sex offenses trigger registration requirements under Article 27A of Chapter 14. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-208.7 requires registration to be maintained for at least 30 years in many cases. See N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-202.1 and § 14-208.7 for the statutory text and registration framework.
Court calendars and official filings remain the authoritative public record for this matter. This story will be updated if the district attorney’s office issues a press release or if additional court records become available. Those tracking the case can follow Mecklenburg Superior Court schedules and official DA communications for formal filings and judgments.
