Suspect pleads guilty to another attack on a local prostitute

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – An Ooltewah man gets 12 years for his second violent conviction against a prostitute.

Tyler Michael Benson Pleaded guilty to aggravated kidnapping and sexual battery.

The woman says he held her captive for 18 hours and repeatedly raped her over that time.

The rape charges were dropped in the plea deal.

Twelve years ago, Benson was given a four year term for aggravated assault.

In that case, prosecutors say he hit a prostitute in the head with a hammer.