child abuse

Georgia Court of Appeals Defines Elements of Child Molestation

The Georgia Court of Appeals recently clarified the legal definition of child molestation and what constitutes being “in the presence of” a victim under O.C.G.A. § 16-6-4.

In this case, Jason Prophitt was convicted in Echols Superior Court after spying on his daughter’s friend through a floor vent while she showered. The court found him guilty of child molestation, citing his indecent act involving a minor.

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