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September 7, 2007
Marianna man convicted in child molestation case
State Attorney Steve Meadows announces the conviction, in Jackson County
Circuit Court, of Joseph Allen Harrison, on a charge of Attempted Lewd or
Lascivious Molestation.
The four females, two males jury deliberated about two hours before finding
Harrison, WM, DOB:12-29-68, 4709 Watson Street, Marianna, guilty of
attempting to molest the eight year old relative of a friend.
Notable, at trial, was testimony from the then 5-years old, now 25-years old
victim of a similar crime, of which Harrison was convicted in 1987. The
detective who worked that case also testified. Florida law allows the
admission of uncharged misconduct or evidence of other bad acts under
certain circumstances.
An eight-time convicted felon, Harrison was previously convicted of sexual
battery and sexual activity with a minor.
Sentencing is set for September 25, 2007. The state will seek habitual
offender sanctions and will petition to have Harrison declared to be a
sexual predator. He faces up to 30 years in prison.
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