Delaware Man Found Guilty of Sexual Abuse of Minor in Wicomico County

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A Delaware man has been convicted by a Wicomico County Circuit Court jury following a three-day trial. The jury convicted 48 year old George Harry of Dagsboro of sexual abuse of a minor.  Harry was convicted of the following offenses:

• Sexual Abuse of a Minor 
• 2 counts of Rape in the Second Degree   
• 4 counts of Sexual Offense in the Third Degree 
• 2 counts of Sexual Solicitation of a Minor

Court records show that between 2019 and 2023, Harry sexually abused a minor in his household – who was under the age of 11 at the time.

Chief Judge of the Circuit Court for Wicomico County, Kathleen Beckstead has deferred sentencing pending receipt of a mandatory pre-sentence investigation and mental health assessment.

Harry will remain in custody pending sentencing.

Additional information from the Wicomico County State’s Attorney:

Wicomico County State’s Attorney (SA) Jamie L. Dykes said, “When a child is sexually abused by someone they trust, it is a horrific betrayal like no other. In such cases, survivors suffer the ultimate price as their innocence is taken from them. In this case, evidence was presented of this Defendant’s long-standing history of inflicting sexual abuse against minors. The testimony of the survivors at trial was an incredible display of bravery and strength. Because of this, along with the jury’s thoughtful and considered verdict, this Defendant has been brought to justice.”

SA Jamie L. Dykes commended Sergeant J. Seichepine of the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office, who was the lead investigator, Child Protective Services, and members of the Wicomico County Child Advocacy Center for their work in the investigation. SA Dykes also commended Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Michael Calabrese, who prosecuted the case and advocated for justice.