Jefferson County man headed to prison for making child pornography during Albany trip
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Jefferson County man headed to prison for making child pornography during Albany trip By WNYT ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT) — A Jefferson County man was sentenced to more than 21 years in prison after admitting to child pornography crimes and the sexual abuse of two boys. James Yerdon was sentenced this week in federal court to 262 months in prison for receiving and possessing child pornography. The 55-year-old Yerdon admitted to downloading child pornography from the internet and creating nude images of a 7-year-old during a trip to Albany with the child. Yerdon also admitted in August to raping a boy younger than 11 several times between 2023 and 2025. He also admitted to sexually abusing another boy younger than 14 in Colonie and took a plea deal in Albany County Court. State police have said they believe there could be more victims. RELATED: Man charged with predatory sexual assault against a child RELATED: Man pleads guilty to sexually abusing two boys in Albany