Fredericton Independent

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14 years for brutalizing, raping woman

14 years for brutalizing, raping woman

Judge rejects nine-year prison recommendation for Fredericton man, 43, who beat, sexually assaulted woman for 40 days, ruling heinousness of his crimes merited longer sentence

Don MacPherson
Aug 08, 2025
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The psychological and physical scars left after a Fredericton man beat and raped a former girlfriend while holding her captive for weeks called for a stiffer prison term than what the Crown sought, a judge ruled Thursday.

The 43-year-old defendant appeared in Fredericton provincial court Thursday by video from a remand facility to hear Judge Pierre Gionet’s decision on sentence in his case.

The Justice Building in downtown Fredericton. (Photo: Don MacPherson/The Fredericton Independent)

The offender had pleaded guilty earlier this year to counts of aggravated assault, sexual assaults, assaults with weapons (including a belt), unlawful confinement, choking, threats and other assaults, all between Jan. 1 and Feb. 9, 2024, in Fredericton.

The sexual-assault count also relayed to events between Nov. 1, 2023, and Feb. 9, 2024.

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