A former Tennessee teacher has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for child s*x crimes, including the rape of a 12-year-old student.
At a Glance
- Alissa McCommon, a former fourth-grade teacher, received a 25-year prison sentence for multiple child s*x crimes
- McCommon pleaded guilty to charges including rape of a child, statutory rape, and s*xual exploitation of minors
- She must register as a Violent S*x Offender and is prohibited from contacting her victims
- DNA evidence confirmed McCommon became pregnant with a victim’s child, who is now in the custody of the victim’s mother
- Investigators suspect she may have had up to 21 victims, aged 12 to 17
Former Teacher’s Shocking Crimes
Alissa McCommon, a former fourth-grade teacher at Charger Academy in Tipton County, Tennessee, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for a series of heinous child s*x crimes. McCommon pleaded guilty to charges including rape of a child, statutory rape, and s*xual exploitation of minors. The crimes involved multiple victims, with investigators suspecting she may have targeted up to 21 children between the ages of 12 and 17.
The case came to light following an investigation that began in 2021, leading to McCommon’s initial arrest in September 2023. The former teacher’s crimes were particularly egregious, as she exploited her position of trust to form inappropriate relationships with preteens. McCommon used video games and social media to connect with her victims, sending explicit photos and making hundreds of calls to a 12-year-old student.
Shocking Details Emerge
During court proceedings, five victims bravely testified against McCommon, revealing the extent of her crimes. In a disturbing turn of events, DNA evidence confirmed that McCommon had become pregnant with one of her victim’s children. The judge ruled that she would have no contact with the infant, who is now in the custody of the victim’s mother.
“The innocent child will be loved and raised without your influence. There’s no amount of time they can give you that will equal what God will give you. You will burn in hell,” the victim’s mother said.
McCommon’s sentence includes no possibility of parole, and she must register as a Violent S*x Offender. Additionally, she will be subject to lifetime community supervision and is prohibited from contacting any of her victims. Her teaching license has been revoked, effectively ending her career in education.
Justice Served
The sentencing of McCommon has brought a sense of relief to the victims’ families and the community. District Attorney Mark Davidson praised the courage of the victims and their parents in coming forward, stating, “The District Attorney General’s Office commends the incredibly courageous victims who came forward to testify along with their parents.”
“These convictions and sentence demonstrate the continuing commitment of law enforcement and the District Attorney’s Office to aggressively investigate and prosecute child rape and s*xual abuse cases in this District, especially where there are minor child victims,” Davidson added.
