Guilty plea in UGA rape case

By Joe Johnson

A 20-year-old man who had been charged with raping a woman when they were born University of Georgia students has pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of false imprisonment,

Nathaniel Griggs Middlebrooks was arrested in January 2025 after he allegedly had forcible intercourse with the victim at his Oconee Street apartment. Police said that the 18-year-old student had withdrawn her consent.

Medical staff reported a possible sexual assault when the victim was treated at the hospital.

In accordance with a plea agreement, the judge sentenced Middlebrooks to 10 years with the first three to serve suspended upon 150-180 days in the Probation Detention Center,

He also will subject to random screens, psychosexual evaluation and recommended treatment.

The judge barred Middlebrooks from Athens-Clarke County and ordered him to have no contact with the victim and her family,

"The victim was consulted throughout the case including in the plea negotiations and approved the plea agreement that was reached,” said District Attorney Kalki Yalamanchili.