Forsyth County man pleads guilty to molesting girlfriend's sister

A 23-year-old man pleaded guilty in Forsyth County Court to molesting his then-girlfriend’s 14-year-old sister, bringing the felony case to a courtroom resolution after prosecutors had already taken it to indictment on child molestation and sexual battery charges.

The plea followed allegations that were first reported late last year. Court testimony described the abuse as happening during a visit to Georgia for a funeral, tying the case to a family trip that prosecutors said turned criminal.

The guilty plea marks the next stage in the county’s handling of the case. After the initial report and indictment, the court now moves to sentencing, where a judge will determine the punishment and any legal conditions that follow the conviction.

The case also shows how Forsyth County’s felony process can move from accusation to formal resolution without a trial. Prosecutors brought the matter through indictment before the defendant admitted guilt in court, ending the dispute over whether a jury would hear the evidence.

For people seeking help after sexual abuse or other crimes, Forsyth County has several local and state resources. The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office offers victim services, and Bridges to Hope Family Justice Center can be reached at 336-776-3255. Its regular service hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Family Services crisis support is available at 336-723-8125, and the National Sexual Violence Hotline is 877-513-2232. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.