65-year-old Acworth man sentenced to 6 years in prison for child molestation

COBB COUNTY, Ga. - Cobb District Attorney Sonya F. Allen has announced that 65-year-old Charles Martinez pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including child molestation and furnishing alcohol to a minor. 

Cobb Superior Court Judge Ann B. Harris sentenced Martinez to 20 years, with six years to be served in prison

What we know:

On Dec. 2, 2023, the underage victim and her friend were spending the night at the defendant’s residence in Acworth. The defendant had been drinking when he offered alcohol to the 13-year-old victim and her 12-year-old friend. 

While the girls were watching a movie, the defendant asked the victim to sit on the couch with him. He then began touching himself and repeatedly pressured her to touch him. 

The victim refused multiple times before managing to get away.

The following day, the victim disclosed the incident to a doctor during a routine checkup, prompting an investigation by the Acworth Police Department. 

Forensic interviews were conducted at SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center.

Senior Assistant District Attorney Lindsay Raynor, the lead prosecutor on this case, was geared for trial when just before it was set to start, the defendant decided to enter a non-negotiated plea on Jan. 27, 2025. 

During sentencing, Judge Harris cited the defendant’s total lack of remorse and accountability for his actions as significant factors in her decision. 

In addition to serving six years in prison, the defendant must register as a sex offender.