Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A man is sentenced Friday to 31 years in prison for multiple child sex crimes.
Officials with District Attorney Charme Allen’s office say 40-year-old Carl Richard Chesney was convicted of rape of a child, sexual activity involving a minor and two counts of sexual battery and rape.
During the trial, attorneys said Chesney began assaulting the victim in 2010 when they were five years old. The assault reportedly continued until the victim was 12.
“Despite years of abuse, this child had the bravery to step forward and confront her abuser,” said DA Charme Allen. “We will continue to stand with victims and hold their abusers accountable.”
Chesney did not get a parole option.
