was in court for his sentencing as friends and supporters read statements before the judge decided his fate. In February, Harris issued a guilty plea in his sex crime case that alleged he solicited sex from teen twin boys at cheerleading competitions.
At the time, Harris’ lawyers said that he wanted to “take responsibility for his actions and publicly convey his remorse for the harm he has caused the victims.”Harris faced up to 50 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to one count of receipt of child pornography, and one count of traveling with the intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct. “Jerry Harris’ guilt has been firmly established,” the Manly, Stewart & Finaldi law firm told The Post on Wednesday on behalf of the victims, twin boys named Charlie and Sam, and their family.“The sentence he received reflects the severity of his crimes and the lifetime of pain his victims will suffer.
This was made possible because our clients’ mother, Kristen, initially had the courage to report Harris to the FBI and provided evidentiary proof of the manipulation, sexual harassment, abuse, and exploitation that her sons had suffered,” the attorneys’ statement continued. “The US Attorney’s office deserves credit for their diligent and effective prosecution.”The Post has reached out to Harris’ representatives for comment.
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