
Sentencing for ex-priest who admitted to indecent assaults of Nunavut children
IQALUIT — A Catholic priest who pleaded guilty to indecent assault against seven Inuit children more than four decades ago has asked for forgiveness.
Eric Dejaeger stood in an Iqaluit courtroom and made brief remarks before Justice Faiyaz Alibhai was to hand down his sentence.
The 77-year-old Dejaeger told the court he’s sorry for the cruel things he has done and that he hasn’t reoffended for 40 years.
He says he’s a changed person and he’s had a lot of time to think during his years in prison for other sexual offences against children.