Eric Dejaeger, a former priest, pleaded guilty to six counts of sexually abusing children in Igloolik, Nunavut, between 1978 and 1982. Crown and defense lawyers are recommending a six-year sentence. Victims delivered impact statements detailing the abuse and its lasting effects.
Eric Dejaeger, 77, pleaded guilty earlier this week to six counts of sexually abusing children in Igloolik between 1978 and 1982 — some of them as young as four.Former priest Eric Dejaeger leaves the Nunavut Court of Justice in Iqaluit on Thursday, June 8, 2023 after a brief court appearance. He pleaded guilty Thursday to six counts of sexually abusing children.
Victims and supporters packed the benches behind the Crown lawyers Friday as sentencing submissions were read in court. Crown lawyer Emma Baasch went through each of the charges against Dejaeger, outlining the sentences associated with each one. Victims had delivered impact statements on Thursday, detailing the abuse they endured as children and how it continues to affect them. On Friday, Baasch said "no sentence can erase the harm." However, she said that it "brings a dark chapter to light and hopefully to close."
Scott Cowan, Dejaeger's defence lawyer, was part of the joint sentencing submission. He stressed the importance of giving the victims a chance to speak in court.Justice Faiyaz Alibhai said he expects to deliver his decision on sentencing next Thursday. For anyone who has been sexually assaulted, there is support available through crisis lines and local support services via the. If you're in immediate danger or fear for your safety or that of others around you, please call 911.Healing by Talking counselling program: 1-888-648-0070Emma Tranter is a reporter with CBC North in Yellowknife, mostly covering Nunavut's Kitikmeot region.
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