Biography
Jesse Friedman is an American who appeared as himself in the 2003 documentary film Capturing the Friedmans, directed by Andrew Jarecki. The film centres on the 1980s investigation into Friedman and his father Arnold for child sexual abuse in Great Neck, New York.
Friedman pleaded guilty in 1988 to multiple counts and was sentenced to a term of six to eighteen years. He served thirteen years and was released from prison in 2001. He has since stated that his plea was a legal strategy and has maintained his innocence.
Friedman is credited as co-producer on the 2022 documentary Subject. He is the brother of David Friedman and Seth Friedman, and the son of Elaine and Arnold Friedman.
