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Thomas Bessette

Altamont Man Convicted Of Sexually Abusing Young Child Altamont Man Convicted Of Sexually Abusing Young Child
Altamont Man Convicted Of Sexually Abusing Young Child A Capital Region man is facing prison time after being convicted of sexually abusing a young child. Albany County resident Thomas Bessette, age 40, of Altamont, was found guilty by a jury Thursday, Sept. 29, on one count of sexual conduct with a child. Prosecutors said between January 2020 and March 2021, Bessette engaged in sexual acts with a child under the age of 13 in the Town of Guilderland. He now faces up to seven years in prison. Sentencing is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 29.