James Yerdon Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse | Albany News

Fifty-six-year-old James Yerdon has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing multiple children across New York, including in Albany County, over a two-year span — with victims as young as five months old. Facing up to 20 years in state prison and additional federal charges for possessing child abuse material, Yerdon also awaits trial for a rape charge and has a prior conviction from 2004. His sentencing for the Albany County crimes is set for December 11th — a case that has shaken communities and underscored the lasting trauma inflicted on victims and their families. 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/1cf789f2ae74d4d1