Cobb County man found guilty of raping a minor after supplying her with drugs and alcohol

COBB COUNTY, Ga. – A 43-year-old man has been found guilty of rape, child abuse and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, according to a news release from the Cobb County District Attorney’s Office. He was found guilty on November 1 by a twelve-member jury. Sentencing will take place at a later date.

In June 2023, the victim’s mother reported to Cobb County police that her daughter had been raped by the suspect in 2019 and 2020. The victim did not disclose the abuse until 2023, prompting the Special Victims Unit to launch an investigation.

During a forensic interview at the Georgia Center for Child Advocacy in DeKalb County, where she was living at the time, the victim revealed that the abuse began when she was 12 years old, with the suspect touching her inappropriately.

The assault escalated to sexual intercourse in his truck at several locations in the Powder Springs area. Bailey also provided the victim with alcohol and marijuana several times before sexually assaulting her.

“I am proud of the work our team did to secure this conviction. This case shows that abuse will not go unchecked in Cobb County. We will continue to support survivors and ensure that those who prey on children face the consequences of their actions. said District Attorney Flynn D. Broady Jr.

Chief Deputy District Attorney Lindsay Raynor and Assistant District Attorney Caitlin Adcock prosecuted the case on behalf of the state. The defendant was represented by Judy Kim.

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911. If you or someone you know has been a victim of child sexual abuse, contact your local law enforcement to report it. For additional information, please contact the SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center at 770-801-3465.