Enter keyword s to search for the articles,events,business listing and community content. You can use letters:a-z,A-Z and numbers A Welland senior who claimed he rescued street kids has been sentenced to 10 years behind bars for sexually assaulting five teenage boys dating back more than 25 years ago. He was given credit of 12 months for the time he spent in custody and under house arrest pending his trial. The victims, now ranging in age from mids to early 40s, testified they became addicted to drugs through their association with Clark.
While they consented to being injected which narcotics, court was told, they insisted they never consented to being molested and raped. Story continues below. Clark denied sexually assaulting the teens. He said he tried his best to help the boys, some of whom were homeless at the time, to kick their drug habits and return to school. He said he had no interest is engaging in same sex activities and was in love with his girlfriend.
The five complainants testified Clark would befriend them, buy them presents such as clothing, and give them drugs including cocaine and speed. Local Aug 19, Ontario Aug 23, Federal Election Aug 23, Local Aug 23, ArtsEntertainment Aug 23, X Enter keyword s to search for the articles,events,business listing and community content.
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