An Evergreen man has been sentenced to 19 to 28 years in prison for rape and assault after accepting a plea deal in Columbus County Superior Court.
Christopher Allen Scott, 36, of Evergreen, was sentenced today (Monday) by Superior court Judge dawn Layton, according to a press release from District Attorney Jon David. Scott pleaded guilty to first degree forcible rape and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, inflicting serious injury.
According to the sheriff’s office, Scott tied his wife to a chair and assaulted her over the course of several days. The victim was hospitalized in intensive care for an extended period.
Scott was also originally charged with possession of a weapon of mass destruction, first degree kidnapping, assault in the presence of a minor and assault by strangulation.
Upon his release from prison, Scott will be required to register as a sex offender and have no contact with the victim.
David thanked the sheriff’s office and Families First Inc. for their work on the case.
