For producing child pornography, a man faces a maximum sentence of fourteen years in prison, with a minimum sentence of one year.
There are a total of 25 charges against him.
The allegations cover the period from January 2020 to February 2023. The victims were between the ages of 12 and 17 at the time of the alleged facts.
Félix Antoine Bédard was the coach of the Quebec Regional Soccer Association (ARSQ). Informed of the situation on Friday, the association asked for the immediate suspension of Félix Antoine Bédard pending legal proceedings. Our thoughts are with the potential victims and their families.
said the director general of the association, Philippe Bernard.
According to the prosecutor, the man may have had other victims. He is urging anyone with information on the matter to contact the Quebec City Police Department.
It is our wish that the academic life in the schools continues its normal and expeditious course.
Michael Berube, a criminal and criminal prosecutor, said in the filing.
Félix Antoine Bédard appeared in a Quebec court Friday afternoon. His release was protested. He is prohibited from contacting the alleged victims. He is scheduled to return to class on February 27.
SPVQ investigation
The investigation by the Service de police de la Ville de Québec (SPVQ) began on Tuesday after a complaint by the victim. The police were able to quickly establish contacts with 18 victims.
According to our information, the 27-year-old suspect used social media to lure victims. He allegedly had sex with them.
The suspect had professional connections with an academic institution and various soccer sports associations in the Quebec region.
As per the press release issued by SPVQ on Friday morning.
Saint-Louis Academy sent a letter Thursday to parents of students who attend the institution.In a certain situation there were several police officers in the secondary pavilion
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Indeed, the police intervened and continued to investigate the information sent by the students
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