Non-Citizen Convicted for Repeatedly Raping 13-Year-Old Girl While on Bail
A shocking case has emerged from a Barrie courtroom, where a 47-year-old non-citizen has been convicted and sentenced to eight years in prison for repeatedly raping a 13-year-old girl, impregnating her twice while out on bail multiple times.
Details of the Disturbing Case
The accused, a Bradford resident with 13 children, met the victim by chance at a local variety store when she was just 13 years old. According to court reports, he then began grooming her through texting, gifts, and other inducements over a 16-month period between 2021 and 2022.
The abuse resulted in two pregnancies - the first was carried to term, while the second was terminated. One of the man's 13 children is the result of his sexual relationship with the minor victim.
Multiple Bail Violations
What makes this case particularly troubling is the accused's repeated violations of bail conditions. Despite being charged with serious sexual offenses against a minor, he was granted bail four separate times.
"There was continued contact despite no contact orders," said Crown Attorney Elizabeth Stokes during court proceedings.
During one of his bail periods, he again impregnated the victim, directly violating court orders to stay away from her. He was only held in custody after his fourth arrest while on bail.
Sentencing and Immigration Consequences
The accused pleaded guilty late last year and received an eight-year sentence. Prosecutors had originally sought a ten-year term. The man received credit for 54 months of pre-sentence custody and has approximately 42 months remaining to serve.
In addition to prison time, the sentence includes:
- DNA submission requirements
- Registration as a sex offender
- Non-communication orders regarding the victim
The court also granted an adjournment to determine how the conviction would affect the man's immigration status. As a non-citizen convicted of serious crimes, he faces potential deportation upon completing his prison sentence.
Broader Implications for Canada's Justice System
This case raises serious questions about Canada's bail system, particularly regarding individuals facing severe criminal charges. The repeated granting of bail despite clear violations of conditions has drawn criticism from legal observers and the public alike.
Crown Attorney Stokes noted that the early plea was not an act of contrition to spare the victim further trauma, but rather recognition that the evidence against him was overwhelming.
The case now moves to immigration authorities, who will determine whether the convicted rapist will be deported after serving his sentence. The Canadian Border Services Agency will make this determination based on his non-citizen status and the severity of his crimes.
