Pennsylvania couple sentenced for brutal abuse of teen boy

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July 21, 2025

GREENSBURG, PA — A Westmoreland County judge has sentenced a Derry Township couple to prison after both pleaded guilty to physically abusing a 14-year-old boy, leaving him permanently injured.

Charles and Jamie Harr were sentenced by Common Pleas Judge Michael Stewart following guilty pleas entered in April. Charles Harr was ordered to serve 9 to 18 months in prison followed by probation. Jamie Harr received a significantly longer sentence: 7 to 14 years in state prison, also followed by probation.

Pennsylvania couple sentenced for brutal abuse of teen boy
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The couple was charged by Pennsylvania State Police in November 2023 after an investigation revealed repeated physical abuse. According to the victim, Jamie Harr assaulted him, while Charles Harr strangled him during one of the incidents. The teen sustained permanent disfigurement to his ear as a result of the attacks.

Pennsylvania couple sentenced for brutal abuse of teen boy
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Assistant District Attorney James Lazar prosecuted the case. District Attorney Nicole Ziccarelli credited his efforts on behalf of the Commonwealth.

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