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Lawyers suggest 6 years for ex-priest who abused Nunavut childrenWARNING: This story contains disturbing content.CrimeJan 24, 2025
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‘Sick monster’: Defrocked priest pleads guilty to sex assaults of children in NunavutEric Dejaeger, who last year was sentenced for historical sex crimes against children in Alberta, pleaded guilty to similar assaults committed as a priest in Igloolik, Nunavut.CrimeJan 23, 2025
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Canadian military investigated mysterious ‘pinging’ sound coming from Arctic seafloorLast month, the government of Nunavut requested the Department of National Defence to investigate strange sounds heard by hunters and boaters over the summer in Fury and Hecla Strait, just north of Igloolik.CanadaNov 4, 2016
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Former Arctic priest gets 19 years for sex offencesEric Dejaeger was convicted of dozens of sex offences against Inuit children that took place 35 years ago.CanadaFeb 4, 2015
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Wanted priest unsure if he’ll return to Canada to face child sex chargesJustice Canada officials have declined to comment on whether Canada has ever entered into extradition discussions with France — which has a bilateral extradition treaty with Canada — over Rivoire.CanadaNov 29, 2013
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