Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office / Tyler Michael Benson, 35A 35-year-old Ooltewah man was sentenced to 12 years in prison for aggravated sexual battery in connection with the kidnapping of a prostitute, court records show.
Tyler Michael Benson pleaded guilty to aggravated sexual battery and aggravated kidnapping as part of a plea agreement with state prosecutors, court records show. Several other charges, including aggravated assault, rape, patronizing prostitution and possession of prescription drugs without a prescription were dismissed in exchange for his plea.
The charges stemmed from an incident July 19, 2021, court records state.