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Tenn. Code § 39-13-532: Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-532
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Statutory rape by an authority figure is unlawful sexual penetration of a 13–17-year-old by someone at least 4 years older who abuses a position of trust, supervisory power, or parental/custodial authority. It is a Class B felony with no probation or judicial diversion eligibility.
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