A Madison County man faces a multi-count indictment alleging solicitation of a minor, statutory rape by an authority figure and assault, according to charging documents reported locally.
Eddie Lee Fryer is charged with six counts of solicitation of a minor, six counts of statutory rape by an authority figure and assault, WBBJ reported.
The solicitation counts allege that between about July 15, 2025, and Dec. 17, 2025, Fryer used oral, written or electronic communication to intentionally command a person under 18 to engage in conduct that would amount to aggravated statutory rape if completed.
Prosecutors say Fryer knew, or should have known, the person was younger than 18.
The statutory rape by an authority figure counts allege sexual penetration of a person who was at least 13 but younger than 18.
One alleged period runs from about July 15, 2025, through Dec. 17, 2025. Another runs from about April 1, 2026, through June 1, 2026.
The indictment says Fryer was at least four years older than the person and held a position of trust or supervisory power because of his legal, professional or occupational status.
Prosecutors allege he used that power to accomplish the sexual penetration. An assault count is also listed among the charges.
The case remains in the charging stage, and further court dates will determine how the allegations proceed.
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Sources: WBBJ; Madison County court filings as reported locally