A Sudbury woman got the shock of her life when she caught her husband inappropriately touching their underage daughter. The incident led to sexual assault charges and a three-year prison sentence for the man. Justice Susan Stothart emphasized the breach of trust in her ruling, accepting a joint sentencing submission. The man expressed remorse before being taken into custody. The court heard about multiple incidents of assault, leading to a 20-year registration on the national sex offenders’ registry. The impact on the family was profound, as detailed in victim impact statements. Despite the seriousness of the crimes, the man’s guilty plea spared his daughter from testifying in a trial. The Crown dropped other charges following the sentencing. Members of Bikers Against Child Abuse Canada were present at the hearing, showing support for the victim.
