Vernon E. Copeland III, a 39-year-old Newburgh, New York resident,
was sentenced to life in prison for multiple counts of sexual assault
of minors. His criminal activities began in 2004 and included victims
ages 9 to 17. Copeland became aware of the upcoming probe and fled
New York State. He was captured in Florida in 2021 and extradited to
New York for prosecution. The trial took place in July 2023, and four
victims testified against him. The jury convicted Copeland guilty of
several off...
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