HS Track Coach Pleads Guilty To Hosting Alcohol-Fueled Sex Party For Teens: PA AG

A 20-year-old Pennsylvania track coach and substitute teacher has pleaded guilty seven months after investigators found out that he hosted a house party for minors— where he used a fake ID to purchase alcohol, which he gave to the minors— whom he then photographed and videotaped them “engaging in sexual activities,” according to a release by Attorney General Josh Shapiro’s office.

Peyton Harris
Photo Credit: *Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro's office*

Jillian Pikora

01/18/2023 11:41 a.m.

In addition to playing host to the minors and secretly recording them— Peyton Harris of Mifflintown— shared the recordings “with other individuals on social media,” the release explains.

Harris was arrested and charged with possessing and disseminating child pornography in June 2022, according to the initial release.

He was employed as a substitute teacher at Juniata High School and Newport High School, and served as the assistant manager for the track team at Juniata High School during the 2021-2022 school year, according to the release.

“Parents and students trusted Mr. Harris to be a positive influence and empower the young people in their community,” said Acting Attorney General Michelle Henry. “He violated that trust when he exploited minors and put them at risk. Today’s guilty plea is a reminder that this office will continue to work to protect young people and hold accountable those who hurt them.”

Anyone with information regarding this case or any other incidents related to Harris is encouraged to contact Trooper Micheal Short, Pennsylvania State Police — Lewistown, at 717-320-1010.

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