Honk News (Charlotte, NC) – A man admitted his guilt on Monday morning regarding sexual offenses involving a minor.
Nate Martin has been sentenced to serve 15 to 27 months behind bars for engaging in sexual relations with a 15-year-old girl. After admitting guilt to two charges of inappropriate conduct with a minor, he was restrained and escorted from the courtroom.
In December 2023, the parents of the teenager were shot while traveling from Virginia to south Charlotte to confront Martin. At the time, Martin was in a relationship with the victim’s older sister and would exploit the victim during their hotel visits.
Eventually, the victim confided in her sister, prompting her to inform their parents in Virginia.
The parents of the victim traveled to Charlotte to face Martin at his residence on Meadowridge Drive near Carmel Road. In the course of that altercation, the parents of the victim were fired upon. She lost her mother.
No charges were filed in the shooting incident as the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department deemed it legally justified. It was at that moment that law enforcement became aware of the sexual assaults and initiated their investigation.
Initially facing four felony charges, Martin saw two of them dismissed as part of the plea agreement.
The district attorney’s office indicated that this approach was the most prudent choice, as proceeding to trial posed significant risks due to insufficient forensic evidence.
In addition to serving time in prison, Martin is required to register as a sex offender for a duration of 30 years. The family of the victim was present in the courtroom on Monday, yet they chose not to provide testimony.