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19-year-old man charged child molestation
A 19-year-old Newnan man has been arrested after being accused of molesting a middle school student. Samuel Stewart was charged with child molestation after the 12-year-old told investigations she snuck out of her home in November of last year and went to Stewarts home. What he asked investigators during his arrest.
NEWNAN, Ga. - A 19-year-old Newnan man has been arrested on child molestation charges.
The Coweta County Sheriff’s Office released the body camera video showing Samuel Stewart being taken into custody.
At the end of the video clip, Stewart asked the investigator if he was really going to jail over false accusations.
A 19-year-old Newnan was arrested on a child molestation charges on May 15, 2023. (Coweta County Sheriff's Office)
Investigators say the accusations were made by a 12-year-old to school officials about an incident in November 2022 where she said she sneaked out of her house at night and went to Stewart’s house.
Deputies have charged Stewart with two counts of child molestation and one count of enticing a minor of indecent purposes.
Investigators with the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office said the 19-year-old knew her age before having a relationship with her.
Coweta County investigators say there is the potential for additional charges and say that Stewart has been released from jail on a $12,500 bond.