A Waterloo woman told a Hamilton court she filmed a seven-year-old girl being sexually abused and she performed sexual acts on the victim while being filmed because she was told to do so. When asked by assistant Crown attorney Janet Booy why she complied instead of leaving, she said she was "scared and cowardly." A Gardiner hearing, one that takes place during a sentencing phase of a trial to resolve disputes, took place Tuesday. The aunt was joined by members of Guardians of the Children, an international organization that advocates for child abuse awareness. During the hearing, Booy said the Crown will be asking for 10 years for Lucas while the defence asked for five to six.

Source: CBC News November 14, 2017 22:30 UTC