Former Sherbrooke teacher Arielle Leclerc-Fortin, who was convicted of sexual exploitation of a minor, received a 15-month prison sentence for having sex with a student in 2021.
The girl arrived at the courthouse carrying her bag of personal belongings. He hugged his loved ones before entering the courtroom.
Judge Danielle Côté delivered the verdict, following a joint proposal by the defense and the Crown. This sentence will be followed by two years of probation and Arielle Leclerc-Fortin will also have to follow up with psychotherapy.
This is a very reasonable sentence, given the situation of trustmentioned Judge Côté, while adding that he had to show the seriousness of the acts committed.
However, the judge reported that the strong legalization of the case had an impact on the former teacher, and greatly reduced his risk of recidivism. He also emphasized the young woman’s good cooperation in the report before the sentence, which, according to him, one of the most positive he has read in his career.
” What a mistake, sorry for you […] With your cooperation we will never see you again. I’m sure you’ll get off to a good start. “
The young woman pleaded guilty in October 2021. However, she pleaded guilty to a summary offense rather than a criminal. This change reduced the maximum sentence to 14 years for which he is liable to 2 years in less than a day.
Arielle Leclerc-Fortin, then 22 years old, worked as a substitute teacher at the École internationale du Phare. He started Snapchat discussions with the victim before deciding to meet with her.
According to the facts narrated by the public prosecutor, the student did not become a victim, but has already admittedhe … no [pouvait] in the back yet in this moment. The teacher and the victim had two sexual relationships in a month.
During the investigation, the teacher admitted that he knew he was forbidden to have sex with a student, but this prohibition gave him over.longing.
With information from René-Charles Quirion
Source: Radio-Canada
