Event Brief
Man who fled state during Roane trial sentenced
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 29, 2026 at 4:20 PM ET
UPDATED Sep 30, 2026 at 4:20 AM ET
Summary: A man has been sentenced to serve four decades in prison after being convicted of rape of a child and aggravated sexual battery. Prosecutors said he fled during the trial in July, and the case proceeded in his absence before the sentence was imposed Tuesday by the 9th Judicial District Attorney General Russell Johnson.
WHO: The defendant (name not provided in the article) and 9th Judicial District Attorney General Russell Johnson
WHAT: Sentenced to 40 years in prison for rape of a child and aggravated sexual battery after fleeing during trial
WHEN: Sep 29, 2026
WHERE: Roane County, Tennessee
WHY: He fled during the trial, and the conviction led to sentencing for the child rape and aggravated sexual battery charges.
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