A young hockey player who blamed the locker room atmosphere for his sex crimes that led to the release of a nude teen photo has failed in his attempt to avoid a criminal record, on the pretext of not harming his professional aspirations.
“He indicates that he was expelled from the school he attended as well as from the hockey team. He was deprived of the use of his telephone. He considers that the consequences that have ensued are important and sufficient, ”noted Judge Pierre Hamel in a case recalling that of the hope of Canadian Logan Mailloux.
This story did not take place in Sweden, however, as with the Canadiens’ first choice in the draft this summer, but rather north of Montreal, in 2019 and 2020, when the accused exchanged intimate photos and videos with five girls. aged 13 to 16, in addition to having had sex with some, according to the ruling.
The accused was 15 and 16 years old at the time of the offenses.
Threat
Except that at one point, a naked image of one of them was massively broadcast by someone, according to the judgment rendered ten days ago.
The youngster was the target of threats, so that he himself contacted the police. Arrested and charged, he pleaded guilty to touching and inciting sexual touching, as well as possession and distribution of child pornography.
“He explains in particular [les crimes] due to the disappointment he felt […] after being excluded from an elite team “, explained the magistrate adding that the youngster said to have acted because” of a climate which reigned within the hockey team “.
Intimidated victim
Even though months have passed, several victims are still affected, including one who still faces intimidation and stigma.
Despite everything, the teenager did not want a criminal record, to be able to go play hockey in the United States or be a firefighter or a police officer.
“Although he did not see the usefulness of it, he would even be ready […] to submit to a certain therapeutic follow-up, ”noted the judge, noting a lack of empathy for his victims.
However, the teenager is responsible for his misfortunes, especially since before his crimes, he had attended a conference on inappropriate sexual behavior.
And if he was concerned that his name would come out in the media, as was the case with Logan Mailloux, his file and his identity are protected by the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
He eventually received 85 hours of community service and one year of probation.
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