The victim of the “photographer of the stars” is no longer ashamed

For 30 years of his life, Roland de Quebec was able to live “under the radar” and continue his career as a “star photographer” without complete punishment. Meanwhile, his victim realized he had been trapped for three decades.

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“My name is Martin Sainard, and I have nothing to complain about. ⁇

One of the victims of 90-year-old photographer Roland Lawsons, who was twice charged with sexually abusing a teenager, testified strongly in court during sentencing hearings on Tuesday.

In the early 90s, Martin Saunders accidentally met “Roland de Quebec” while hiking.

The attacker quickly invited the 14-year-old to take a photo to create a modeling portfolio, and then promoted him by inviting him to social events, which led to about fifty sexual assaults until the fall of ’93.

Glass prison

Martin Sonard tried to forget this story for 30 years of his life, but there was a rage within him. When the first victim filed a complaint against Roland Lawsons in 2019, Mr. Sainard decided to dive.

“Thanks to the other victim, I thank him for being here. This is the little kick I’m missing, “said 45-year-old Judge Thomas Jack.

However, the investigation was too difficult for him, even to the point where he was trying for his life.

Instead of great happiness, there was great emptiness, “he said most honestly. However, the father of the family, after this dark episode, was healed because of the treatment and his family’s love.

The conviction of the convict was also effective in his healing process. “The inquest assured me that I had nothing to blame,” he testified.

“It was hard, but it was worth it,” Mr said. Saunders said he called on victims of sexual harassment to file a complaint as he did.

“I have nothing to be ashamed of, I am afraid,” he explains. It was in this sense that he arbitrarily asked the court to make his name public.

A release ban prevented the media from revealing his identity, but the man wanted to remove it to mark the eruption of this “glass prison” that he felt had been locked up for 30 years.

Sentenced to four years in prison

Attorney Michel Bérubé, despite the age of the accused, demanded 4 years in prison, believing he could live “under the radar” from the events.

“The community was able to live his whole life unaware of the heinous crimes he committed,” she argued.^e Prob.

Roland Lachans’ attorney asked the judge to “relax.”

The magistrate will make his decision in September. The sentencing submissions for the first trial of the accused will take place next week.