The defendant, Jean Edy Donacien, was convicted after a judge-alone trial of human trafficking, recruiting for sexual services, receiving material benefit from sexual services, assault causing bodily harm, two counts of assault, and unlawful confinement.
The court determined an appropriate sentence, considering aggravating factors such as the serious nature of the offences, the defendant's significant criminal record, and the exploitation of the vulnerable victim.
Mitigating factors included a supportive family and the unduly harsh conditions of presentence custody.
The court imposed a total sentence of five years imprisonment, with credit for presentence custody, and ordered restitution to the victim.
