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6 days ago
- Yahoo
Former Sask. ed assistant released on bail pending appeal of convictions for sexual crimes against teens
A former small-town Saskatchewan educational assistant convicted of sexual crimes against teen boys has been released on bail as she awaits the outcome of her appeal. Following a Regina trial in March, a jury found Stacey Duke guilty on two counts of exploitation, two counts of making sexually explicit material available to a child and two counts of luring. She received a 28-month prison sentence that was handed down earlier this month by Court of King's Bench Justice Neil Robertson, who stayed the luring charges based on a legal principle that states a person cannot be convicted of more than one offence for the same act. The two victims were once students of Vibank Regional School where Duke formerly worked as an educational assistant. They cannot be identified due to a standard publication ban. As a result, their names, specific ages and other information has been withheld. A key issue at trial was whether Duke had been in a position of trust or authority over the boys at the time of the offences, all of which were found to have occurred in the fall of 2022. Each charge required the Crown to prove Duke was in a position of trust or authority over the related victim at the time of the alleged offence. Very shortly after she was sentenced, Duke filed an appeal, suggesting Robertson made errors in the handling of her case. Along with that, she filed a notice of application for bail, stating her intention to seek release while her appeal is pending. According to a document obtained by the Regina Leader-Post, the Crown consented to Duke's release on conditions, after which the Court of Appeal issued an order for her release dated June 13. Duke is subject to a series of conditions that she must abide by while on release. They include: keeping the peace and being of good behaviour; attending court when required; notifying the court of any change in address; having no contact with a number of people associated with the case; and not mentioning the case, witnesses, or appeal on social media. Duke is to have no contact 'electronically' with anyone under age 17, except for immediate family members. Her conditions also include some aimed at stopping her from consuming alcohol or drugs not prescribed to her. At trial, Duke testified that she suffered from a drinking problem as well as depression and anxiety at the relevant time. She must also file appeal paperwork on time, not leave the province, and surrender into custody should the outcome of her appeal dictate she must serve time. bharder@ Former Sask. educational assistant gets 28-month sentence for sex crimes against teens Stacey Duke appeals conviction of sexual crimes against teens, seeks bail The Regina Leader-Post has created an Afternoon Headlines newsletter that can be delivered daily to your inbox so you are up to date with the most vital news of the day. Click here to subscribe. With some online platforms blocking access to the journalism upon which you depend, our website is your destination for up-to-the-minute news, so make sure to bookmark and sign up for our newsletters so we can keep you informed. Click here to subscribe.
Global News
11-06-2025
- Global News
Stacey Duke sentenced for sex crimes involving minors
Stacey Duke, who formerly worked as an educational assistant at Vibank Regional School has now been sentenced for sex crimes involving two underage boys. She was convicted of six charges including sexual exploitation, child luring, and making explicit material available to a child. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The official sentence from Court of King's Bench is 28 months in prison, she will be registered as a sex offender, and she must pay a victim surcharge of $400. Katherine Ludwig has the full details on how her defence team will be filing a notice of appeal.
CTV News
10-06-2025
- CTV News
Sask. educational assistant sentenced to 28 months in prison for sexual exploitation
Court of King's Bench in Regina is shown on Nov. 5, 2024 (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu) Stacey Duke, a former educational assistant who was found guilty on multiple sexual exploitation charges earlier this year, will spend the next 28 months in prison. Duke's sentence was passed down Tuesday morning. Her family, including her husband and three children, were present in the courtroom for the decision. All were visibly emotional after learning Duke will spend just over two years behind bars. The 40-year-old former educator was found guilty on two counts of exploiting teenagers for a sexual purpose, two counts of making explicit material available, and two counts of luring a child while working as an educational assistant at Vibank Regional School in 2022. During sentencing submissions held last month, her defence asked the judge for a 26-month sentence, which included 14 months for the first complainant and 12 months for the second complainant. The Crown requested she be sentenced to six years, four years for the first complainant and two years for the second complainant. Before sentencing began, Duke was given the opportunity to speak. She addressed the court by apologizing to her family. 'I love them. They know what's true and what's not true,' she said. Apologies were also given to one of the complainants where she expressed remorse for putting them in this situation. She did not provide an apology to the second complainant. Duke does not have any credit for time served – meaning her sentence includes 851 days. Duke must also provide DNA samples and be registered on the sex offenders list for 20 years. The judge said the sex offender registration should provide significant protection for the community and other children. After the sentencing hearing concluded, members of the complainants' families spoke out in court with one saying; 'Lock that b**** up and throw away the key,' while another shouted, 'Criminals don't wear cuffs?'' Duke's defence counsel plans to file an appeal by end of day. 'I can say we were disappointed with the verdict, and we will be filing a notice of appeal today,' said Jessica Bihum, associate lawyer at McDougall Gauley LLP. When asked how Duke was feeling after sentencing, Bihum said they are requesting privacy for her and her family.
