Guilty verdict in child molestation and child pornography trial:

Late yesterday afternoon, a Walton County jury reached a verdict in the State v. David Allen Francescutti. The Defendant was found guilty of all counts against him: Aggravated Child Molestation, 2 counts of Child Molestation, Incest, and 8 Counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Child. 

The State began its presentation of evidence with the victim recounting the abuse by the Defendant. The jury then heard from two other relatives of the Defendant that testified that the Defendant also molested them when they were younger. 

David Allen Francescutti

During the investigation, law enforcement obtained a search warrant for the defendant’s cell phone. Numerous photos and videos of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) was found on his phone, including one photo made by the Defendant. 

After hearing the evidence and closing arguments, the jury deliberated for about an hour before returning the guilty verdicts. 

The case was prosecuted by District Attorney Randy McGinley, Victim Services Director Kim Kelly, and Chief Investigator Josh Chambers. The arrest and investigation was handled by the Monroe Police Department along with assistance from the Gwinnett County Police Department. The victim received services from A Child’s Voice Child Advocacy Center. 

After the verdict, the Court proceeded to the sentencing hearing. The victims and family read victim impact statements detailing to the Court how these crimes have affected them. The Court then sentenced the Defendant (who is now 40 years old) to 40 years in prison without the possibility of parole followed by life on probation. 

“Three brave young women came into court to testify about the Defendant’s abuse. Because of them, the Defendant has been held responsible for his actions and now will serve decades in prison. I also want to thank the Monroe Police Department and Gwinnett Police Department detectives and officers for their hard work on this case.”

Randy McGinley

District Attorney 

Alcovy Judicial Circuit 

Representative Williamson Presents Georgia State Flag in Honor of District Attorney’s Office:

On June 1, 2026, Representative Bruce Williamson came to the Walton County Judicial Center to present a State of Georgia flag to the Walton County District Attorney’s Office. But this was not just any Georgia flag. The flag was recently flown above the Capitol of the State of Georgia and came with a certificate signed by Governor Brian Kemp and Marty Smith, Executive Director of the Georgia Building Authority.

Representative Williamson was born and raised in Monroe, GA and has served as a State Representative since 2010. He presented this flag today to honor the hard work of the District Attorney’s Office and for their service to the citizens of Walton County.

On this honor, District Attorney Randy McGinley said, “I want to thank Representative Bruce Williamson for honoring the members of the District Attorney’s Office today. The District Attorney’s Office strives to protect victims, provide justice, and keep our communities safe. Our Office is grateful to have a leader like Representative Williamson at the Capitol who shares these goals. As your District Attorney, I extend my personal gratitude for his recognition of the hard work of my office. My entire office cares deeply for this community and the personal recognition by someone of Representative Williamson’s stature is extremely appreciated.”

“I very much appreciate the leadership of our District Attorney, Randy McGinley, and the hard work and effectiveness of the Walton County District Attorney’s Office,” said Representative Bruce Williamson.

Former Deputy Sentenced to Prison for Violating His Oath of Office:

Yesterday, May 21, a Newton County jury found George Rahming guilty of three counts of Violation of Oath by Public Officer. The three separate counts of violating his oath of office were based on the following conduct by Rahming while on duty, and in uniform, in July of 2023:

• Committing the offense of Sexual Contact by an Employee in the First Degree;

• Committing the offense of Solicitation of Sodomy;

• While on duty, buying condoms, taking the victim to a secluded area, soliciting sex acts, and having sexual intercourse.

These offenses began when Rahming pulled his patrol car next to a woman who was walking on the side of the road in his attempt to pretend he was doing so just to help her. Each of these offenses carry a minimum sentence of 1 year and a maximum sentence of 5 years.

George Rahming - convicted of 3 Counts of Violation of Oath of Public Officer

After the verdict, the Court held a sentencing hearing. The State and defense asked the Court for vastly different sentences. Ultimately, the Court sentenced the Defendant to 15 years with the first 7 years in prison along with numerous conditions.

The case was prosecuted by District Attorney Randy McGinley, Chief Assistant District Attorney Amber Dally, Chief Investigator Kelly Whire, Victim Services Director Leslie Smith, Victim Advocate Sophie Conner, Trial Assistant Danielle Miller, and Legal Assistant Desiree Kozikowski. The investigation was handled by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

Law enforcement was first contacted by hospital staff when the victim disclosed what had occurred. The Newton County Sheriff's Office (NCSO) responded immediately to the hospital. Because the incident took place close to the county line, it was initially unclear what agency the perpetrator worked for. NCSO investigators interviewed the victim and then obtained surveillance footage from a gas station. It was then that they determined this involved the Defendant, who was employed as a deputy. Sheriff Ezell Brown immediately contacted the GBI to request them to take over the investigation.

I commend Sheriff Brown, his deputies and investigators that were involved in the initial investigation, and the GBI for their hard work and professionalism in this investigation. This conviction does not serve as a statement against law enforcement, but against one person, this Defendant, who used his authority and power for improper purposes.

Randy McGinley

District Attorney

Alcovy Judicial Circuit