By Canadian Press

Defence wants 5 to 9 years for former nightclub employee guilty of sex assaults

Jul 17, 2020 | 12:13 PM

EDMONTON — The defence lawyer representing a former Edmonton nightclub employee convicted of sexual assault says his client should serve between five and nine years in prison.

Matthew McKnight, who is 33, was accused of sexually assaulting 13 women ranging in age from 17 to 22 between 2010 and 2016.

McKnight pleaded not guilty, but a jury convicted him on five counts.

His defence lawyer, Dino Bottos, says McKnight is a first-time offender with a good chance of rehabilitation.

The Crown is asking for a sentence of 22 1/2 years.

Meaningful Mementos

Remembering Someone You've Lost at Christmas

Dec 03, 2024

Seasonal Sorrow

How Do You Get Through The Holidays When You're Grieving?

Nov 01, 2024

Upcoming Events at Oliver's

Grief & Loss and Estate Planning Seminars

Oct 02, 2024

Court has heard McKnight met most of the victims in bars and assaulted them at his apartment.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 17, 2020

The Canadian Press