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Steven Morris

BIZARRE: Devon defence lawyer who abused vulnerable clients jailed for 13 years | Mind Blowing Facts

Alan Harris, who has grey hair and short beard, wearing dark jacket and tie using two crutches with woman behind him
Alan Harris arriving at Winchester crown court for sentencing on Wednesday. Photograph: Andrew Matthews/PA

A criminal defence lawyer who sexually abused vulnerable clients as young as 14 over almost three decades has been jailed for 13 years.

Alan Harris, 72, from Plymouth, Devon, assaulted children and adults during consultations in police and court cells, targeting victims he judged would not be believed if they revealed what he had done.

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