By MELINDA WILLIAMS
melinda@southwesttimes.com
A 31-year-old Hiwassee man granted bond last week says he was just joking when he requested sex from a minor in October.
Matthew Ray Chrisley is charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor and criminal solicitation of a crime against nature. He was arrested in October and was held without bond until being granted a $20,000 secured bond Wednesday.
During the bond hearing, Chrisley’s father, Clarence, testified he would ensure no contact between his son and the alleged victim if bond were granted. He offered to post his home and land to secure the bond.
Based on his own investigation of what happened, Clarence said he believes Matthew made improper comments to the 17-year-old female, but nothing serious occurred between the two. The incident was described during court proceedings as being a joke that went awry.
Clarence told the court Matthew can live with his father, Clarence Sr., if released on bond. On cross-examination by Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Travis Epes, Clarence acknowledged the senior Chrisley was convicted in Pulaski County in 2014 of aggravated sexual battery against the same complaining witness, who was 7 or 8 years old at the time of that offense.
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