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Son Of Former U.S. Congressman Arrested For Soliciting A Child: Sheriff
Investigators say Patrick Rainey Young exchanged $300, alcohol and food for nude photos and communicated with the teen through Instagram.
- On Thursday, the Pinellas County Sheriff arrested Patrick Rainey Young, 38, son of the late former Congressman Bill Young, for alleged inappropriate conduct with a 15-year-old girl.
- Investigators say Young met the teenager while working the scoreboard at a non-school-related baseball game held at Seminole High School, where he allegedly made sexual comments and provided alcohol and nicotine.
- Communication continued through Instagram and subsequent baseball games, where Young allegedly discussed sexual favors; investigators confirm he provided the teenager with food and $300 in exchange for explicit images.
- Young now faces multiple felony charges at the Pinellas County Jail, including soliciting a child for unlawful sexual conduct using a computer or device, harmful communication to a minor, and possession of child pornography.
- The Crimes Against Children Unit opened the investigation on January 8, 2026, after receiving a tip regarding the relationship, and authorities confirm the case remains under active investigation by the Office.
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