Georgia Teen Faces 10 Years for Consensual Sex
Apr 12, 2026
In 2003, 17-year-old Genarlow Wilson, a popular high school senior and star athlete from Douglasville, Georgia, saw his life change overnight.
What began as a typical teenage party ended with him facing a 10-year prison sentence for consensual sexual activity with a peer — a case that sparked national outrage, inspired legal reform, and highlighted the flaws in Georgia's law.
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