An Espanola mother of two boys assaulted by Paul McColeman says it has been a long four years, but she is happy to see him get a long prison sentence.
The mother, who cannot be identified under a publication ban, says one of her sons insisted on attending Sudbury court today to see justice served.
She admits she cried because the case is finally resolved and that will help her sons move forward in their healing.
The 45-year-old was convicted of 34 sex-related and luring charges involving 16 young boys in Espanola.
Sudbury Superior Court Justice Patricia Hennessy sentenced the convicted pedophile to 17 years, minus 30 months for time served.
He must also wait 10 years before being able to apply for parole, register with the Sex Offender’s Registry, provide a DNA sample and take counselling.
McColeman has been in custody since he was convicted in June of last year.
According to online supporters of McColeman, there will be an appeal.