A sentencing date has been scheduled for Friday in the case of a former Edmonton soccer coach convicted of sex offences.
In court on Monday, the Crown prosecutor argued the judge should give Wesley Vander Leeuw a five-year sentence after he was convicted of committing a sexual offence against a child and two counts of making and distributing child pornography.
The Crown prosecutor said they believe Vander Leeuw, 46, preys on children.
Vander Leeuw’s lawyer argued their client should receive a three-year sentence, arguing Vander Leeuw has already faced consequences for his actions, including losing his job and being publicly shamed.
Vander Leeuw was arrested by law enforcement officers in 2017.
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Watch below: (From January 2017) An Edmonton soccer coach has been charged with making arrangements or an agreement to commit sexual offences against a child. Julia Wong has the latest.