A sentencing listening to was held Friday in a Barrie courtroom for a person convicted of {sex} crimes involving a baby.
Eric Johnson and co-accused Desiree Torrance have been discovered responsible one 12 months in the past of sexual assault, assault and forcible confinement referring to incidents between 2014 and 2018.
Torrance was sentenced to 1 12 months in jail earlier this 12 months.
In Might, Johnson failed to indicate up for his sentencing listening to to listen to sufferer impression statements, leading to a warrant for his arrest.
Lower than 24 hours later, he was in police custody.
The Crown outlined Johnson’s prison document, together with assaults with a weapon and different victims.
Throughout proceedings, the courtroom heard Johnson was sexually abused as a baby, and have become an abuser himself.
Defence lawyer Michael Hayworth informed the courtroom Johnson’s upbringing was tragic and marred by psychological well being points and bodily and substance abuse.
The Crown requested Justice Annette Casullo for a sentence of 20 years, whereas the defence is in search of 10 to 12, saying the Crown’s suggestion can be “crushing.”
Johnson then addressed the courtroom and apologized for his actions and the ache he induced to his victims and his household.
He stated he’s dedicated to ongoing remedy for his points.
His sentencing is anticipated early within the new 12 months.
