Cobb County man convicted of raping child after supplying her with drugs and alcohol

COBB COUNTY, Ga. – A 43-year-old man was found guilty of rape, child molestation and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, according to a press release from the Cobb County District Attorney’s Office. He was found guilty by a jury of 12 on November 1. Sentencing will be held at a later date.

In June 2023, the victim’s mother reported to Cobb County Police that her daughter was raped by the defendant in 2019 and 2020. The victim did not disclose the harassment until 2023, prompting the Special Victims Unit to launch an investigation.

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

The abuse escalated into sexual intercourse in his truck at various locations in the Powder Springs area. Bailey also supplied the victim with alcohol and marijuana on multiple occasions 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.

Assistant 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, please call 911. If you or someone you know has been a victim of child sexual assault, please contact your local police department to file a report. For additional resources, please contact the SafePath Child Advocacy Center at 770-801-3465.