HARRISBURG, PA — A former youth baseball coach in Franklin County has been convicted on multiple charges of sexual assault involving two adults and three minors, as announced by Attorney General Dave Sunday. The jury delivered its verdict on Thursday, finding 45-year-old Justin Biser, of Waynesboro, guilty of 65 criminal counts.
The convictions include serious charges such as sexual assault, indecent assault, child pornography, and invasion of privacy. These events reportedly occurred between 2021 and 2023, with Biser exploiting his role as a coach to gain proximity to the victims.
During the trial, which spanned three days, evidence showcased how Biser leveraged his position of trust to commit the crimes. “The brave survivors of this heinous conduct refused to let the defendant avoid accountability, and I commend the jurors for reaching a just verdict,” stated Attorney General Sunday.
One deeply troubling aspect of the case revealed during the trial was how Biser manipulated scenarios involving underage girls to facilitate his assaults. In two instances during 2022 and 2023, he assaulted one girl after providing her with alcohol and another after she fell asleep at his residence.
Further complicating the nature of his crimes, Biser was also found to have recorded one of the assaults. Shockingly, while incarcerated, he attempted to erase any trace of his actions by instructing a relative to dispose of the digital evidence.
The diligent efforts of Deputy Attorney General Julia van Leeuwen and Senior Deputy Attorney General Jaime Keating were pivotal in prosecuting this challenging case.
As this case underlines the betrayal of trust and the predatory behavior exhibited by someone regarded as a mentor, it serves as a potent reminder of the critical importance of vigilant and protective legal frameworks to ensure the safety of vulnerable individuals.
Attorney General Sunday emphasized his office’s commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults, asserting that under his watch, such transgressions against minors will be thoroughly pursued.
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