From staff reports
A 37-year-old former Estill man convicted of sexually assaulting and impregnating a teenage girl is headed to prison.
Dominique Jermaine Anderson pleaded guilty Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, at the Beaufort County Courthouse to second-degree criminal sexual conduct of a minor. He received 17 years in prison, suspended to a 10-year active sentence, followed by 18 months’ probation. A suspended sentence means the defendant must successfully serve his active sentence and complete probation or face serving the entire sentence.
“It is very sad that the defendant used his access to this young victim to assault her, but hopefully this allows for some closure,” said Monica Main of the 14th Circuit Solicitor’s Office, who prosecuted the case.
Anderson denied the assault, which took place in Beaufort County, but the baby’s DNA confirmed Anderson is the infant’s father. The girl disclosed the abuse during a doctor’s visit when it was discovered she was 32 weeks pregnant. She then revealed her abuser’s identity.
Anderson’s prior criminal convictions include simple assault (2008); unlawful carrying of a pistol (2012); simple possession of marijuana (2023); driving under suspension (2023) and failure to stop for a blue light (2024). In Georgia, Anderson has been convicted of six counts of first-degree forgery (2014); and driving under suspension (2018).
Circuit Court Judge Robert Bonds handed down Tuesday’s sentence.
Main is a team attorney for Beaufort County and has worked for the Solicitor’s Office since 2023.
The 14th Circuit Victims Services Center brings together several agencies to assist victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse and other crimes against vulnerable people. If you need assistance, call 843-790-6220 or email vsc@solicitor14.org.
