Oakland County man pleads guilty in sexual conduct case involving 15-year-old he met on Instagram
Valor Harrison, 22, pleads guilty to two charges
Valor James Harrison, 22, of Rochester Hills, was arraigned on multiple felony charges, including criminal sexual conduct-third degree, and accosting a child for immoral purposes. (Northville Township Department of Public Safety)
OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – A Rochester Hills man accused of meeting a 15-year-old girl he met on Instagram for sexual purposes has pleaded guilty to his charges.
In July 2025, Valor Harrison, 22, allegedly contacted a 15-year-old girl on Instagram. He then met with the teen to engage in sexual activity.
He was charged on Aug. 28, 2025, and was taken to Wayne County Jail.
According to investigators, Harrison had a prior encounter with law enforcement related to sexually inappropriate behavior.
As part of a plea deal, Harrison pleaded guilty to charges of accosting a child for immoral purposes and fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct. All other charges were dismissed.
He is expected to be sentenced on Jan. 30, 2026.
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