Lengthy Sentence Expected For Sex Offender In Confinement Case

It could be a lengthy prison term for a 48 year-old man who kidnapped and sexually assaulted a teenage boy in Lunenburg County. David Leblanc will be sentenced Friday for his role in the disturbing incident which began in Halifax last fall and ended when the boy escaped a run down cabin in Upper Chelsea after being held captive for ten days. The Crown has indicated they will see a prison term in the range of 11 years. Leblanc pleaded guilty last month to most of the charges related to the case, including kidnapping, forcible confinement and sexual assault. His co-accused, Wayne Cunningham died while on the run from police in Northern Ontario. A third man connected to the case will have a preliminary hearing. A preliminary hearing will be held for Leonard McKeen on July 25. He is charged with sexual assault and a prostitution related offence.