Close X
Friday, January 10, 2025
ADVT 
National

Quebec Man Pleads Guilty In Florida Sex Tourism Case; Sentencing Set For June 4

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 24 Mar, 2015 11:34 AM
  • Quebec Man Pleads Guilty In Florida Sex Tourism Case; Sentencing Set For June 4

MIAMI — Authorities in the United States say a Canadian man has pleaded guilty to charges that he travelled to Florida to have sex with someone he believed was an underage boy.

Rene Roberge of Sherbrooke, Que., pleaded guilty to four counts Monday during a federal court hearing in Miami. Two of the counts include mandatory minimum sentences of 10 years.

The 47-year-old man is scheduled to be sentenced June 4.

Authorities say Roberge flew to Fort Lauderdale after making online contact with undercover investigators posing as a 14-year-old boy and his father to arrange a sexual encounter.

Agents also allegedly found child pornography on Roberge's tablet computer, according to officials. They said Roberge also was accused of planning to travel to San Antonio, Texas, to have sex with a teenage boy.

MORE National ARTICLES

Luka Rocco Magnotta withdraws appeal of first-degree murder conviction

Luka Rocco Magnotta withdraws appeal of first-degree murder conviction
MONTREAL — Luka Rocco Magnotta formally withdrew his appeal of a conviction in the first-degree murder of Jun Lin, deciding ultimately that he didn't want to go through a possible second trial.

Luka Rocco Magnotta withdraws appeal of first-degree murder conviction

Case of two accused in shopping mall threats case most unusual of career: Crown

Case of two accused in shopping mall threats case most unusual of career: Crown
HALIFAX — The Crown prosecuting two people accused of plotting to open fire on people in a Halifax shopping mall described the case Tuesday as the most unusual of her career.

Case of two accused in shopping mall threats case most unusual of career: Crown

Teen girls charged in violent struggle with female cop, caught on video

Teen girls charged in violent struggle with female cop, caught on video
BRAMPTON, Ont. — A violent struggle between a female police officer and two teenaged girls outside a Toronto-area school, which was caught on video, has led to charges against two teens.

Teen girls charged in violent struggle with female cop, caught on video

Canada increases sanctions against Russia in response to Ukrainian conflict

Canada increases sanctions against Russia in response to Ukrainian conflict
OTTAWA — Canada says it's intensifying economic sanctions against Russian individuals and companies in response to the tense situation in eastern Ukraine.

Canada increases sanctions against Russia in response to Ukrainian conflict

NDP to oppose 'dangerous, over-reaching' anti-terrorism bill, Mulcair says

NDP to oppose 'dangerous, over-reaching' anti-terrorism bill, Mulcair says
OTTAWA — NDP Leader Tom Mulcair says his party will oppose the Conservative government's proposed anti-terrorism bill.

NDP to oppose 'dangerous, over-reaching' anti-terrorism bill, Mulcair says

Tail-wagging Canadian-born beagle Miss P wins best in show at Westminster

Tail-wagging Canadian-born beagle Miss P wins best in show at Westminster
NEW YORK — A soft-spoken Canadian-born beagle really raised a ruckus.

Tail-wagging Canadian-born beagle Miss P wins best in show at Westminster