sexual abuse
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Quebec Appeal Court increases sentence for sexually assaulting a child
A 21-year old school janitor who sexually assaulted a 13-year old child had his sentence increased to 15 months imprisonment from 90 days by a divided Quebec Court of Appeal after the majority held that the trial judge failed to prioritize denunciation and deterrence as overriding factors. Continue reading
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Court approves $2.5 million class action settlement agreement involving hockey coach
A $2.5 million class action settlement agreement reached between the victims of a former hockey coach and his employer, the City of Westmount, was approved by a Superior Court judge. Continue reading
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Cardiologist who had sex with patient ordered to pay $100,000
A cardiologist who had sexual relations with a patient was ordered by the Quebec Court of Appeal to pay $100,000 in damages to a former patient. Continue reading