Hesketh Charged in 7-Year Abuse Case | Pittsburgh News

A chilling case unfolds in Armstrong County as 34-year-old Joseph Hesketh faces serious charges—including statutory sexual assault and corruption of minors—after a child welfare referral resurfaced. Allegations span seven years, beginning when the victim was just 13, with incidents reportedly occurring at a church and dance studio. Though Hesketh admitted to a sexual relationship with the now-24-year-old victim, he claimed she was 18 at the time. Charges were never filed in a 2018 referral, but this new investigation has led to his arraignment and $250,000 bail. Authorities continue probing as the community grapples with the gravity of these allegations—and the urgent need to heed child protection warnings. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/26d4bfe12105d4d1