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Local sexual assault case adjourned

A 19-year-old who pleaded guilty in relation to an Inverness Co. sexual assault investigation has had his case adjourned.

Hunter James Smith of Sugar Camp originally faced 15 counts- three charges each of sexual assault, sexual interference and invitation to sexual touching, and two charges each of luring a child, indecent acts/exposure and obtaining sexual service for consideration from a person under 18 years of age.

RCMP say they identified two victims in the case.

Smith, who was released on conditions in October, entered not guilty pleas to all 15 of his charge in November.

Two days were set aside for his trial, which was scheduled to get underway in Port Hawkesbury Provincial Court in June; instead, Smith pleaded guilty to the two counts of obtaining sexual service for consideration from a person under 18 years of age.

He was in court a sentencing hearing on Tuesday; his case was adjourned until Sept. 20.

  • Kelly MacMillan lives in Port Hawkesbury with her husband and son. She has been part of the team at 101.5 The Hawk for more than 25 years, sharing stories from around the region. You can join her weekdays from 10am until 2pm.

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