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Former Calgary coach gets 5 years prison for sexual relationship with young girl

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Former Calgary lacrosse coach found guilty of sexual interference Friday
WATCH ABOVE: The verdict is guilty for a former Calgary lacrosse coach charged with sexually assaulting a young girl. The victim was in court when the decision came down and tonight she's speaking out . Jill Croteau has her story – Sep 16, 2016

CALGARY – A former lacrosse coach has been sentenced to five years in prison for a sexual relationship with a teenage girl.

Kelly Feser, 48, was convicted of two counts of sexual interference.

READ MORE: Former Calgary lacrosse coach found guilty of sexual interference Friday

In her impact statement, the victim said Feser took her innocence, her childhood and a normal life.

The victim said she continues to experience flashbacks and suffers from anxiety.

READ MORE: Woman testifies against ex-Calgary lacrosse coach charged with sexual assault

His trial was told Feser had sexual relations with the girl two or three times a week beginning when she was 13 years old and lasting for four years.

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The judge in the case said he believed the victim’s description of Feser’s “grooming strategy” of making small talk, sharing cigarettes, and then talking about more personal problems.

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