SUMNER COUNTY, Tenn. — A jury has found Christopher Howard Alessio guilty on 21 charges connected to sexual abuse involving multiple children over a period spanning 16 years. The verdict was reached following a trial that unveiled disturbing accounts of abuse dating back to 2005.
Alessio, 46, was taken into custody in 2022 after a 13-year-old child reported repeated instances of molestation and rape during the summer of that year. Following his arrest in Hendersonville, additional victims came forward, revealing that they had also experienced abuse at his hands. By the conclusion of the investigation, six victims from the communities of White House and Hendersonville had shared their harrowing stories.
The jury’s decision included two counts of continuous sexual abuse of a child, six counts of child rape, seven counts of aggravated sexual battery, five counts of rape, and one count of sexual battery by an authority figure. This extensive range of convictions reflects the serious nature of the offenses committed over the years.
Nathan S. Nichols, an assistant district attorney involved in the case, expressed relief and satisfaction with the outcome. He emphasized the importance of the verdict for the victims, many of whom had waited years for justice. “Justice was served today for six victims, some of whom have waited over a decade to receive it,” he stated in a release from the prosecution.
Sentencing for Alessio is set to take place on September 5 before Criminal Court Judge Dee David Gay. He faces a potential prison sentence exceeding 200 years. Under Tennessee law, any sentence administered will be served without the possibility of probation, parole, or early release.
Since his arrest, Alessio has remained in the Sumner County Jail. The case highlights ongoing concerns about the prevalence of sexual abuse and the importance of bringing offenders to justice.
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