HALIFAX – A sexual assault victim in Halifax says she was blindsided when her name was posted on Facebook and she hopes it won’t deter other victims from seeking justice.
The Crown read a victim impact statement on behalf of the woman at a sentencing hearing Tuesday for David Winslow Sparks, who pleaded guilty in January to violating a publication ban that protects her identity.
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The Crown also read an agreed statement of facts in provincial court that said Sparks posted the woman’s name on a Facebook group page in support of Lyle Howe, who was convicted of sexually assaulting her.
Judge Alanna Murphy said she hasn’t seen a case like this in her experience and research.
The Crown is seeking a conditional sentence that would involve a month of house arrest, a month of curfew and community service.
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The defence is arguing for an unspecified period of probation and community service.
Sparks will be sentenced on March 30.
CORRECTION: A previous version of this story said the Crown would seek a brief jail term for Sparks. It has been updated to reflect that the Crown is seeking a conditional sentence.
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