Bail Granted For Man Accused Of Sex Offences

by Bobby NockNovember 26, 2019

A 67 year-old Eskasoni man facing 25 sex charges with three people under the age of 16 was granted bail today.

Joel Nathan Denny is now due back in court for a plea hearing on December 3^rd.

The counts against Denny include nine charges each of Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Assault and three counts each of Sexual Interference and Invitation to Sexual Touching.

The charges date to between 2011 and this year.

Denny is a well known leader in the community and is involved in cultural and heritage events, including the Eskasoni Powwow.

Bobby Nock

Bobby grew up in Whycocomagh before moving to Halifax to attend university where he earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Journalism degree. After university, Bobby moved back to Cape Breton where he began working as a freelance journalist and has done work for both print media and as a broadcast journalist. As the News Director, Bobby Nock will get your day started by bringing you information that helps connect you to the community with all the latest in local news.

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