Amy L. Bryant sentenced to 13 years in prison for sexual assault

Sex Crimes — Edwardsville, IL — reported 2026-06-30

SUMMARY

A woman was sentenced to 13 years in prison for sexually assaulting her daughter's former boyfriend over an almost two-year period.

{'Amy L. Bryant, 44, pled guilty and was sentenced Monday, June 29 in a hearing before Circuit Judge Tim Berkley . In addition to the prison term, she is subject to lifetime registration as a sex offender.': 'Bryant pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 13 years in prison.'}
{'She pled guilty to one count of criminal sexual assault. She had originally been charged with five counts of criminal sexual assault, all Class 1 felonies; and grooming, a Class 4 felony.': 'Bryant was charged with one count of criminal sexual assault and four other related charges.'}
{'According to court documents, between Oct. 1, 2023, and April 15, 2025, the woman, who had a position of trust related to the victim, had a sexual relationship with a now-16-year-old juvenile, who was 14 at the time the incidents started,': 'The sexual assault occurred over an almost two-year period.'}
{'Court documents stated at the time charges were filed, “The defendant used her position of trust as the parent-child victim’s girlfriend to cultivate a sexual relationship with him, using his relationship with her daughter to manipulate him into a continued sexual relationship.': 'Bryant used her position of trust to manipulate the victim into a sexual relationship.'}
{'The investigation was conducted by the Bethalto Police Department , and the victim was interviewed at the Child Advocacy Center on April 30.': 'The Bethalto Police Department investigated the case, and the victim was interviewed on April 30.'}