Canton man convicted of rape after five-day trial in Cherokee County
Ryan Daniel Borden was found guilty of rape by a Cherokee County jury after a five-day trial and three hours of deliberation.
The trial included testimony from seven witnesses and 26 exhibits, such as forensic evidence and crime scene photographs.
Borden's sentencing will be determined later by Superior Court Judge Jennifer L. Davis.
CANTON, Ga. - A Cherokee County jury has found a Canton man guilty of rape following a five-day trial.
Ryan Daniel Borden, 29, was convicted on March 21 after jurors deliberated for three hours.
The backstory
The case began on Nov. 6, 2021, when a woman told Canton police that Borden, an acquaintance, raped her in a Canton apartment early that morning. As part of the investigation, the victim underwent a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner exam to collect physical evidence.
What we know
Borden faced a single count of rape stemming from a 2021 assault.
The trial, held from March 17–21, included testimony from seven witnesses, including the 911 caller, law enforcement officers, a sexual assault nurse, and a forensic biologist from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Prosecutors also introduced 26 exhibits, including forensic evidence, jail phone calls, and photographs of the crime scene.
What's next
Borden's sentencing will be scheduled at a later date by Superior Court Judge Jennifer L. Davis.
The Source
The Cherokee County District Attorney provided the details for this article. The mug shot of Ryan Daniel Borden was obtained from the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office.
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