Aydin Coban sentenced to 13 years for sexual extortion of Amanda Todd. Dutch man tormented B.C. teen online for more than two years.
During sentencing, Devlin detailed how Coban used 22 different aliases to chat with Amanda Todd on Facebook, YouTube and Skype, demanding web cam shows. He sent her more than 700 messages and made "persistent online threats," according to Devlin.
Devlin said while she didn't find Coban's behaviour to be the "dominating factor" in her suicide, as claimed by the Crown, she did find that he caused "profound harm" that contributed to her mental health issues, depression and substance use. "It has set case law precedents going forward for all other cases that might go to trial," she said. "It sets the bar ... and for those predators, who victimize children, hopefully they won't get lenient sentences."
Todd said the sentencing doesn't necessarily bring a sense of closure to her devastating loss, but it does allow her to begin a new chapter as an advocate. With the trial completed, she plans to focus more of her energy on raising awareness about sexual exploitation online and working to prevent other young people from being made victims.In a statement, the Canadian Centre for Child Protection said its "hearts are with the Todd family" following Friday's sentencing.
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