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The Broadway actor who faced sexual misconduct charges towards a minor has pleaded guilty to avoid being classified a sex offender. James Barbour, who has played swains like Mr. Rochester in Jane Eyre and the Beast in Beauty & the Beast, now faces 60 days in prison, three years probation, and a number of requirements similar to those of registered sex offenders.

Broadway actor James Barbour, accused of having a relationship with a 15 year old girl "wrote, Unfortunately for Mr. Barbour, the age of consent in New York is 17."

A judge granted a gag order in the case of the Broadway actor accused of seducing an underage admirer.

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An actor who starred on the Great White Way as Mr. Rochester in Jane Eyre and as the Beast in Beauty & the Beast will be in Manhattan Criminal Court facing charges of sexual misconduct towards a minor. James Barbour has been charged with five felony counts of criminal sex acts from an incident five years ago. From the NY Post:

Prosecutors say that the victim was then an out-of-state, star-struck theater lover from a high school somewhere in the New York area. Her drama teacher knew Barbour, prosecutors say, and arranged for her and her parents to see him in the leading role.

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