Coverage dated August 17, 2026

Yerdon pleads guilty in Albany County child sex abuse case

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James Yerdon of Adams Center in Jefferson County pleaded guilty on Monday in an Albany County sex abuse case, the Albany County District Attorney's Office announced.

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WNYT Albany
Jefferson County man admits to child sex crimes (opens WNYT Albany)
Published Aug 17, 2026
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A Jefferson County man has admitted to sex crimes involving children. James Yerdon pleaded guilty in Albany County Court on Monday. He is expected to receive 20 years in prison followed by 20 years post-release supervision when sentenced later this year.
WNYT Albany
Man pleads guilty to sexually abusing two boys in Albany County (opens WNYT Albany)
Published Aug 17, 2026
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A Jefferson County man has admitted to sexually abusing two boys in Albany County. James Yerdon, 56, of Adams Center, pleaded guilty in Albany County Court on Monday to course of sexual conduct against a child.
NEWS10 ABC
Yerdon pleads guilty in Albany County child sex abuse case (opens NEWS10 ABC)
Published Aug 17, 2026
NEWS10 ABC's feed description
James Yerdon of Adams Center in Jefferson County pleaded guilty on Monday in an Albany County sex abuse case, the Albany County District Attorney's Office announced.