How I missed this one is beyond me as it is a hometown cases,,,
As the verdict was read on Monday, there were gasps, deep breaths, tears and even a cheer inside Orleans County Court. Harriger had no comment as he walked out of the courtroom.
Harriger molested two of his grandchildren around 12 years ago when he was pastor of Wesleyan Church in Lyndonville. He originally faced three counts of incest, but those charges were later dropped.
After his arrest last year, at least 15 people in three states have signed affidavits claiming Harriger molested them as children, but many of those cases are past the statute of limitations.
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There were family members on both sides - those who support Harriger and those who are accusing him of abuse. Those that spoke to 7 Eyewitness news said they are relieved at the guilty verdict but upset that he remains out on bail.
Harriger, who is currently the pastor of Community Fellowship Church in the Town of Hartland, has not been allowed to attend church or do anything else that would allow him to interact with children since being charged.
He remains free on bail until he is sentenced April 6. He could face up to 25 years in prison for each conviction and the Orleans County DA says he will be pushing for the maximum sentence.
Pastor guilty of molesting his grandchildren - Story
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