A local man has been sentenced to 15 years in state prison after pleading guilty to child sex crime charges. Osaze Jonta Cooks, 40, of Greenville, South Carolina, was found guilty of criminal sexual conduct with a minor.
According to the 13th Circuit Solicitor's Office, evidence presented at Cooks' plea hearing showed that he sexually assaulted and impregnated a 13-year-old victim in late 2024. The paternity was confirmed by the Greenville County DNA Lab.
Cooks will also be required to register as a sex offender as part of his sentence. The exact details of the assault are not specified in available reports, but it is clear that Cooks' actions had serious consequences for the young victim involved.
The case against Cooks was prosecuted by the 13th Circuit Solicitor's Office, which handles cases in Greenville County. The office has been working to bring justice to victims of sex crimes and hold perpetrators accountable for their actions.
It is worth noting that while this incident occurred in June 2026, it relates to events from late 2024, when Cooks allegedly committed the crime.