Prosecutor recommends jail time for Winston Blackmore and James Oler
A special prosecutor is recommending two men who were leaders of a religious sect in British Columbia serve time in jail after being found guilty of polygamy.
Peter Wilson asked a B.C. Supreme Court judge Tuesday for a sentence of between 90 days and six months in jail for Winston Blackmore, and a term of one month to 90 days for James Oler.
Wilson said the offences were motivated by “sincerely held religious beliefs.”
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