Columbia man placed on sex offender registry following 2023 assault of Franklin teen

Franklin Police praised for their work, and the victim's family reportedly supported the plea deal agreement.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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A Columbia man has been placed on the sex offender registry after a plea deal in a case involving a 14-year-old boy at a Franklin movie theater, according to prosecutors. The agreement avoided a trial while ensuring the defendant remains under long-term monitoring.

Why it matters

This case highlights the importance of law enforcement's diligent work in investigating sexual assault cases, as well as the need for comprehensive sex offender registration laws to protect vulnerable members of the community.

The details

Franklin Police investigators were praised for their work in this case, and the victim's family reportedly supported the plea deal agreement, which placed the offender on the sex offender registry. The agreement avoided a trial while ensuring the defendant remains under long-term monitoring.

  • The incident occurred in 2023 at a Franklin movie theater.

The players

Columbia man

The offender who was placed on the sex offender registry following the 2023 assault of a 14-year-old boy in Franklin.

Franklin Police

The law enforcement agency that investigated the case and was praised for their work.

Victim's family

The family of the 14-year-old boy who reportedly supported the plea deal agreement.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow the offender out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of comprehensive sex offender registration laws and the need for diligent law enforcement work to protect vulnerable members of the community.