A Bossier City man accused of committing lewd acts with a 10-year-old girl early last year was sentenced to 60 years in prison Wednesday, November 29, 2023 in Caddo District Court.
JaRoderick Harper, 32, convicted of molestation of a juvenile under age 13 September 20, was sentenced by Caddo District Judge Chris Victory to 60 years at hard labor, the first 25 years to be served without benefit of probation, parole or suspension of sentence. His crime, committed January 16, 2022, was deemed a crime of violence by Judge Victory. Harper must register as a sex offender for life.
Harper was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Victoria Washington and Sam Crichton. He was defended by Michael Enright and Dave Knadler.
The case was docket No. 388840.
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