"I would like to acknowledge the courage of these young women and one young man in being prepared to testify," Bowden said. The case against Bannon was based on evidence from eight young women and one young man. Crown and defence lawyers had agreed in a joint submission that a 14-year prison term would be the most suitable sentence for Bannon. His most recent prison term was 56 months for the sexual assault of a 17-year-old and income tax fraud. He began putting together his prostitution ring just days after being released from prison on those convictions, the court heard.

Source: CBC News February 14, 2018 17:55 UTC