Harell Jamison Arrested

Harell Jamison, a 47-year-old former substance abuse counselor at Ft. Bragg, has been arrested for sexual contact without consent and sexual activity by a custodian. The allegations against Jamison are severe, and if convicted, he faces significant prison time.

According to the indictment, Jamison touched an individual in the genitalia, groin, and inner thigh without her permission on July 14, 2021. This incident occurred on Ft. Bragg Military Reservation, where Jamison was employed at the time as a substance abuse counselor for Substance Use Disorder Clinical Care (SUDCC) at Womack Army Medical Center.

The indictment was handed down by a federal grand jury on November 2, 2021, and Jamison was arrested on November 22, 2021, in Raleigh, North Carolina. The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division is investigating the case, and Michael F. Easley, Jr., U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, made the announcement.

If convicted of the Sexual Contact without Consent count, Jamison faces a maximum imprisonment term of not more than two years, a $250,000 fine, and a term of supervised release following any term of imprisonment. Additionally, if convicted of the Sexual Activity by a Custodian count, Jamison faces a maximum imprisonment term of not more than 88 months, a $250,000 fine, and a term of supervised release following any term of imprisonment.

The allegations against Jamison are disturbing, and the fact that he was in a position of authority as a substance abuse counselor makes the situation even more egregious. The victim was in the care of the institution where Jamison was employed, which adds an extra layer of complexity to the case.

An indictment is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. However, the severity of the charges against Jamison suggests that the prosecution has a significant amount of evidence to support their case. As the investigation continues, more details are likely to emerge, and the public will be watching closely to see how this case unfolds.

The arrest of Harell Jamison serves as a reminder that sexual assault can occur anywhere, even in institutions that are supposed to provide care and support. It is essential for victims to come forward and report any incidents of abuse, and for authorities to take these allegations seriously and investigate them thoroughly.

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