Attorney General Chris Carr announced the conviction of Caleb Randolph, 27, of Macon, on charges of Statutory Rape and Sexual Contact by an Employee in the First Degree. The case is linked to an ongoing investigation into suspected child sexual abuse at Rainbow House, a youth shelter in Jonesboro where Randolph was formerly employed as a direct care professional. During his tenure there, Randolph engaged in a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old female resident.
A Clayton County Superior Court Judge sentenced Randolph to 30 years, with the first 17 years to be served in prison and the remainder on strict probation. Additionally, Randolph will be required to register as a sex offender.
"Caleb Randolph was put in a position to care for our state’s most vulnerable children, and instead he sexually abused a 15-year-old female desperately in need of comfort, support and safety," said Carr. "For months, he groomed his victim by exploiting her vulnerabilities, and his actions are reprehensible. Rest assured that our case does not end here, and we will continue to pursue any individual who commits or perpetuates child sexual exploitation in Georgia."
Randolph was previously indicted by a Clayton County Grand Jury on May 17, 2023. He pleaded guilty to both charges on the indictment on May 9, 2024.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant Attorney General Chris Keegan and initially investigated by the Clayton County Police Department. An investigation conducted by the Attorney General’s Prosecution Division is ongoing.
In accordance with O.C.G.A. § 15-18-5, the Office of the Attorney General was requested and agreed to prosecute this case.