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Canajoharie man charged with sexually assaulting a child
By Nina Rodriguez
Yerdon gets 21 years in prison for having child sex abuse images
Nina Rodriguez
Nina Rodriguez
Reporter · Albany, NY
Nina Rodriguez is a dynamic community reporter with 4 years of experience covering Albany's vibrant neighborhoods. A graduate of Bard College, she has a background in arts and culture reporting and focuses on local events, public art, and community initiatives.
More from Nina →Reporter · Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 3:32 PM · 1 min read
James Yerdon, a man accused of sexually abusing children in Albany County and admitted to receiving and possessing child sex abuse images has been sentenced in federal court. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Yerdon was sentenced to 21 years and 10 months in prison.
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