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Hamilton Spectator
2 days ago
- Hamilton Spectator
Napanee man convicted of sexual interference, harassing communications
A Napanee resident has been convicted and sentenced for sexual interference and harassing communications. On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in the Brockville Ontario Superior Court, David Vine pleaded guilty to the two charges. According to Section 151 of the Criminal Code of Canada (CC), a charge of sexual interference is made against a person who, for a sexual purpose, touches, directly or indirectly, with a part of the body or with an object, any part of the body of a person under the age of 16 years. According to Section 372(3), 'harassing communications' involve repeatedly communicating with someone using telecommunication without a lawful excuse and with the intent to harass. This can include phone calls, text messages, emails, or other forms of digital communication. After granting a credit equivalent to two years and 14 days of pre-trial custody for the charge of sexual interference, the Judge imposed an 18-month conditional sentence, followed by a three-year probation order for the charge of harassing communications. In Canada, a convicted person may receive credit for time spent in pre-trial custody, often referred to as 'pre-sentence custody' or 'dead time.' A sentencing judge can reduce the final sentence by a certain amount, typically one day for every day spent in pre-trial custody, but can also grant enhanced credit under certain circumstances. Several conditions were mandated for Vine's release. Per Section 109 of the CC, he is subject to a lifetime weapons prohibition. He was also given a mandatory DNA order. Also known as a DNA data bank order, this court order directs an offender to provide a DNA sample for forensic analysis. Vine is also subject to a lifetime Sexual Offender Information Registration Act (SOIRA) order. According to the reference source Criminal Law Notebook , under Section 490, the length of the SOIRA order is based on the election (how the convicted person pleaded) and the maximum penalty. An order made under subsection 490.012(1) or (3) applies for life if 'the court is satisfied that those offences demonstrate, or form part of, a pattern of behaviour showing that the person presents an increased risk of reoffending by committing a crime of a sexual nature.' Vine is further subject to a court order under CC s.161 for 20 years. When an offender is convicted of an offence concerning persons under the age of 16, section 161 of the code permits the court to make an order prohibiting the offender from certain activities that may have them in contact with persons under the age of 16. This order prohibits Vine from having contact or communicating in any way with, working with, volunteering with, or supervising anyone under the age of 16, and from attending a public park or public swimming area where persons under the age of 16 are present or can reasonably be expected to be present, including daycare centres, school grounds, playgrounds, or community centres. As is a standard practice in such cases, a publication ban has been put in place in the case against Vine to prevent the publication of the victim's name and any identifying information. While the dates of the offences Vine has been convicted of are not currently known, the case against him was filed with the Ontario courts in June 2024. It is unknown at this time why Vine was tried in a Brockville court, though the location of the court hearings is often related to the location where the alleged crimes occurred. Kingstonist will provide further coverage of this matter if/when further information becomes available. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Extra.ie
2 days ago
- Health
- Extra.ie
Irishman in ICU after horror seven-storey fall from building in Lithuania
An Irishman has been seriously injured after he fell over seven storeys from a building while in Lithuania. David (Daithí) Manley, from Oulart in Co Wexford was severely injured while travelling in Lithuania when he fell from a seven-storey height. He suffered multiple broken bones, including a lower spine injury that has left him with no mobility below the waist. Surgery on his spine cannot go ahead as he is in intensive care with respiratory and cardiac issues. David Manley was severely injured in Lithuania after he fell seven storeys. Pic: GoFundMe With him set to undergo an intense and long period of rehabilitation, his family have started a GoFundMe to help with expenses toward his recovery, including hopefully being able to bring him home soon. 'Hopefully in due time he will be able to get this surgery done, which might help release the pressure on his spinal cord and hopefully bring back the mobility in his legs,' the GoFundMe's description read. 'We would be ever so grateful for any donations you could make to the family, which may help with expenses, David has a long road ahead of him on this recovery path, and we really want to try bring him home. 'We are so grateful for the hospitality that David is receiving in Lithuania, they are taking great care of him and he is being very well looked after. We also appreciate all the help we have already received from family and friends, words cannot thank you all enough.' David's family have started a GoFundMe to help with his road to recovery, and to hopefully bring him home. Pic: GoFundMe The GoFundMe has raised over €53,000 of its €100,000 goal at the time of writing, with friends and former employers of David's wishing him well. 'We are absolutely shocked and heartbroken for our dear friend and past employee David Manley (Daithi),' the Vine Thai Restaurant wrote. 'Sending him love, hugs, and prayers. Shiv, David, Katie, Issy and all at the Vine.' Pic: GoFundMe Those who wish to donate to the GoFundMe can do so HERE.
Powys County Times
4 days ago
- Powys County Times
Ex-Met worker's petition after colleague who called rape victim ‘slut' rehired
A former Metropolitan Police worker is set to present a petition to Downing Street calling for a review of misconduct policies after a call handler she reported for making comments such as calling a rape victim a 'slut' was sacked, but then given his job back after an appeal. Issy Vine is also taking the force to an employment tribunal after she resigned in December, nine months after her colleague was reinstated. The 30-year-old started a petition for a review of the misconduct regulations, which now has 40,000 signatures. She will hand the petition in at Downing Street next month and her employment tribunal is set for January 2027. Ms Vine, of Wimbledon, south-west London, said her former colleague made the comments to her on the first day they were sat next to each other in April 2023. She said when they initially sat down they made small talk, then later the colleague was taking a digital report from a woman who said she had been raped. Ms Vine said: 'The colleague said 'have a look at this report', he covered his mouth and said 'she sounds like a slut'. 'It was obvious he knew it was a wrong thing to say. It was bizarre, I was so taken aback and shocked.' A couple of hours later, he nudged Ms Vine and said 'I've just taken a call from an immigrant', then showed her his phone and on his notes app had typed 'why don't you f*** off back to your own country', she said. Ms Vine said at this point she thought perhaps it was a test, that the Met could be getting people to make comments to see if they would report it, as it was 'so bizarre'. 'It was so uncomfortable and awkward,' she said. And on the same shift, Ms Vine said she dealt with a call in the Clapham area and he said 'oh that's Sarah Everard's turf'. The next day Ms Vine said she reported the colleague's comments. A misconduct hearing was held in November 2023 and the call handler was dismissed. He then appealed against the decision, and in March 2024 the sanction was varied to a written warning and he was reinstated. Ms Vine said she was told by bosses that the colleague was reinstated as the 'original misconduct panel were too influenced by the Casey Review'. Ms Vine resigned from the Met in December. She said the tribunal is 'not about money' but 'holding them accountable'. Ms Vine called the reinstatement of her colleague 'disgusting' and said she has 'lost trust in any type of authority'. 'I don't understand why the Met hasn't learned that we need to get rid of officers and staff members who show red flags,' she added. Commander Jason Prins said: 'These discriminatory comments were entirely unacceptable which is why this matter was brought to a misconduct hearing. 'We take the former staff member's concerns about the outcome of the misconduct process extremely seriously and it has been subject to a thorough review.'
Glasgow Times
4 days ago
- Glasgow Times
Ex-Met worker's petition after colleague who called rape victim ‘slut' rehired
Issy Vine is also taking the force to an employment tribunal after she resigned in December, nine months after her colleague was reinstated. The 30-year-old started a petition for a review of the misconduct regulations, which now has 40,000 signatures. She will hand the petition in at Downing Street next month and her employment tribunal is set for January 2027. Ms Vine, of Wimbledon, south-west London, said her former colleague made the comments to her on the first day they were sat next to each other in April 2023. She said when they initially sat down they made small talk, then later the colleague was taking a digital report from a woman who said she had been raped. Ms Vine said: 'The colleague said 'have a look at this report', he covered his mouth and said 'she sounds like a slut'. 'It was obvious he knew it was a wrong thing to say. It was bizarre, I was so taken aback and shocked.' A couple of hours later, he nudged Ms Vine and said 'I've just taken a call from an immigrant', then showed her his phone and on his notes app had typed 'why don't you f*** off back to your own country', she said. Ms Vine said at this point she thought perhaps it was a test, that the Met could be getting people to make comments to see if they would report it, as it was 'so bizarre'. 'It was so uncomfortable and awkward,' she said. And on the same shift, Ms Vine said she dealt with a call in the Clapham area and he said 'oh that's Sarah Everard's turf'. The next day Ms Vine said she reported the colleague's comments. A misconduct hearing was held in November 2023 and the call handler was dismissed. He then appealed against the decision, and in March 2024 the sanction was varied to a written warning and he was reinstated. Ms Vine said she was told by bosses that the colleague was reinstated as the 'original misconduct panel were too influenced by the Casey Review'. Ms Vine resigned from the Met in December. She said the tribunal is 'not about money' but 'holding them accountable'. Ms Vine called the reinstatement of her colleague 'disgusting' and said she has 'lost trust in any type of authority'. 'I don't understand why the Met hasn't learned that we need to get rid of officers and staff members who show red flags,' she added. Commander Jason Prins said: 'These discriminatory comments were entirely unacceptable which is why this matter was brought to a misconduct hearing. 'We take the former staff member's concerns about the outcome of the misconduct process extremely seriously and it has been subject to a thorough review.'
South Wales Guardian
4 days ago
- South Wales Guardian
Ex-Met worker's petition after colleague who called rape victim ‘slut' rehired
Issy Vine is also taking the force to an employment tribunal after she resigned in December, nine months after her colleague was reinstated. The 30-year-old started a petition for a review of the misconduct regulations, which now has 40,000 signatures. She will hand the petition in at Downing Street next month and her employment tribunal is set for January 2027. Ms Vine, of Wimbledon, south-west London, said her former colleague made the comments to her on the first day they were sat next to each other in April 2023. She said when they initially sat down they made small talk, then later the colleague was taking a digital report from a woman who said she had been raped. Ms Vine said: 'The colleague said 'have a look at this report', he covered his mouth and said 'she sounds like a slut'. 'It was obvious he knew it was a wrong thing to say. It was bizarre, I was so taken aback and shocked.' A couple of hours later, he nudged Ms Vine and said 'I've just taken a call from an immigrant', then showed her his phone and on his notes app had typed 'why don't you f*** off back to your own country', she said. Ms Vine said at this point she thought perhaps it was a test, that the Met could be getting people to make comments to see if they would report it, as it was 'so bizarre'. 'It was so uncomfortable and awkward,' she said. And on the same shift, Ms Vine said she dealt with a call in the Clapham area and he said 'oh that's Sarah Everard's turf'. The next day Ms Vine said she reported the colleague's comments. A misconduct hearing was held in November 2023 and the call handler was dismissed. He then appealed against the decision, and in March 2024 the sanction was varied to a written warning and he was reinstated. Ms Vine said she was told by bosses that the colleague was reinstated as the 'original misconduct panel were too influenced by the Casey Review'. Ms Vine resigned from the Met in December. She said the tribunal is 'not about money' but 'holding them accountable'. Ms Vine called the reinstatement of her colleague 'disgusting' and said she has 'lost trust in any type of authority'. 'I don't understand why the Met hasn't learned that we need to get rid of officers and staff members who show red flags,' she added. Commander Jason Prins said: 'These discriminatory comments were entirely unacceptable which is why this matter was brought to a misconduct hearing. 'We take the former staff member's concerns about the outcome of the misconduct process extremely seriously and it has been subject to a thorough review.'
