Florida Nurse Alexis Von Yates Sentenced to Two Years for Sexual Abuse of Stepson

Lead Alexis Von Yates, a former Florida nurse, was sentenced Tuesday to two years in state prison after pleading no contest to lewd and lascivious battery for engaging in sexual contact with her 15-year-old stepson in Ocala.

Nut Graf Von Yates’s case has drawn nationwide attention for its breach of trust and the family’s support of a plea agreement designed to spare the victim further trauma. The sentence underscores growing calls for stricter accountability in cases of sexual abuse by caregivers.

Key Details

• Two years in state prison, to be followed by two years of community control and ten years of sex-offender probation
• 200 hours of community service and fines and court fees imposed as part of the plea deal
• Victim’s mother delivered a powerful impact statement, condemning Von Yates’s “despicable actions” and lack of remorse

Background In July 2024, Von Yates allegedly isolated her stepson after his siblings went to bed, smoked THC, played video games and watched a horror film. The boy told investigators she made repeated sexual remarks and initiated intercourse late at night, until his father walked in on them.

Plea Deal and Sentencing Originally charged with first-degree sexual battery by a person in familial authority, Von Yates accepted a plea to a lesser felony count of lewd and lascivious battery in August. Prosecutors and the victim’s family supported the deal to avoid exposing the teen to court testimony and additional trauma.

Court Reaction Judge Timothy McCourt approved the plea deal after hearing from the victim’s mother, who labeled Von Yates an “incestuous pedophile” and urged the court to impose maximum allowable terms to reflect the abuse’s severity.

Aftermath and Repercussions Von Yates lost her nursing license following her November 2024 arrest, and the Florida Department of Health cited a breach of ethical standards and moral character. She will also register as a sex offender and must have no contact with the victim.

Community Response The case sparked renewed calls among child-welfare advocates for stronger preventive measures and better support systems for victims of familial sexual abuse. Lawmakers in Florida are reviewing potential reforms to ensure that caregivers convicted of sexual offenses face more stringent professional and legal consequences.

Readers seeking help or information on sexual abuse resources can contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).