((HT: Rogers Sportsnet/Winnipeg Free Press))
Disgraced former junior hockey coach Graham James has been sentenced to two years in prison for sexually abusing two of his former players- Theo Fleury and Todd Holt.
From the Free Press:
Provincial Court judge Catherine Carlson said no sentence she imposed could give back to Holt and Fleury what was taken by James.
She added the courage shown by Fleury and Holt should be given "tremendous respect."
"What happened to Mr. Fleury and Mr. Holt is every child's worst nightmare," Carlson said.
If you are outraged by this verdict and I see you are. Never let this conversation die," Fleury tweeted to his more than 46,000 followers in response to the sentence. "Keep elevating till change is made."
The Crown was seeking a six-year prison sentence. The defence had asked for a conditional sentence with no jail time. Defence lawyer Evan Roitenberg said James has become the most "hated man in hockey" and has been punished enough.
The maximum sentence is 10 years for each offence.
Here's reaction from Sheldon Kennedy and Greg Gilhooly on the sentencing...
More when we know more...
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