Breaking news: Verdict in People v. Harris

A five-week trial in the matter of People v. Harris came to a conclusion Friday afternoon in Mono County Superior Court when a verdict was returned by the jury. Early reports indicate the defendant, Michael Harris, was apparently convicted on 18 felony counts of lewd or lascivious act on a child under 14 years of age and one count of forcible rape of a child under the age of 14. The jury also reportedly upheld a “multiple victim” allegation. Sentencing has been scheduled for Jan. 22, at 10 a.m.

Coverage of the trial so far can be found in recent issues of The Sheet and online here at www.mammothsheet.blogspot.com. Look for more verdict coverage online as details become available, and the story to date in this weekend’s edition of The Sheet.