by A sentencing hearing was adjourned today for a Glace Bay pastor who’s been convicted on a single count of sexual interference involving a girl under age 16. Robert Lawther was initially facing charges involving three young girls, but was found not guilty on the other two counts when a verdict was rendered back in December. Crown Prosecutors are asking for a two-year prison sentence and a year’s probation, while the defence is seeking an intermittent sentence. The presiding judge has reserved a decision until March 12th.
Dave Desveaux
Dave Desveaux, a native of New Waterford leverages his experience and passion for research in The Coast 89.7 Newsroom where as the Weekday Newscaster. His foray into radio began with a research position at The Coast, which led to the production of a radio documentary on the music of the Mi’kmaq people. The program, entitled “First Nations, First Music” was co-produced with fellow Coast personality Ron Neville and released in early 2011. A graduate of Breton Education Centre, Dave went on to get a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and Sociology from Cape Breton University, as well as a Master of Arts Degree in Sociology from Dalhousie University. He has worked as a teaching assistant at Dalhousie, and in various short-term customer service and research positions.
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