The reduced sentence for an Edmonton man convicted of five sexual assaults has once again raised concerns about how Canada’s justice system handles cases of sexual violence.
Matthew McKnight’s crimes warranted 16 years, the judge said, but ultimately he was handed a sentence of half that amount.
Dave is joined by advocate Kristin Raworth, herself a survivor of sexual violence, to discuss why the sentence is concerning and how the justice system is failing victims.
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