A 35-year-old Franklin woman is facing 15 felony charges after her arrest Thursday, accused in court records of crimes involving a child under the age of 13. Kristina Lyn Huddleston is charged with five counts each of first-degree statutory sex offense, indecent liberties with a child, and human trafficking a child victim.
According to WLOS, Huddleston was arrested in Macon County on Thursday, Nov. 12. Court records reviewed by the station indicate the alleged offenses occurred in May 2025 and involved a child who was under the age of 13 at the time.
What the Charges Allege
The 15 counts break down evenly across three categories, per the station's report: five counts of first-degree statutory sex offense, five counts of indecent liberties with a child, and five counts of human trafficking a child victim. The report notes the alleged crimes took place in Franklin, North Carolina.
The supplied court records do not detail the specific circumstances behind each count, and the station's account does not address Huddleston's plea, her current custody status, or any scheduled court dates. Those details remain unknown at this stage.
How North Carolina Law Classifies the Charges
Under North Carolina law, taking indecent liberties with children is classified as a Class F felony, according to North Carolina General Assembly statute G.S. 14-202.1. The statute does not address sentencing specifics for the other charges Huddleston faces.
No further information has been made public about the identity of the alleged child victim or that child's relationship to Huddleston. As the case moves forward, any additional details about the allegations or the legal proceedings have not yet been confirmed.
