Rancourt Sentenced to Two Years

by Dave DesveauxMay 31, 2017May 31, 2017

The former children’s entertainer known as Klutzy the Clown has been given a two-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to sexual assault and breaching a court order.

51 year-old Dale Rancourt was facing charges of sexual assault and sexual exploitation, and two counts of sexual interference involving a 15 year-old girl as his trial was set to begin last month.

He was also was facing four counts of breaching his bail conditions.

However, the Crown withdrew the other charges in exchange for the guilty pleas.

In an agreed statement of facts, the court heard Rancourt was in a sexual relationship with the girl.
Rancourt told reporters he was terribly remorseful for his actions.

His prison sentence comes in addition to the seven months he’s already spent in custody, and he’ll also be required to serve 2 years’ probation.

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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