The offender was convicted of possession of child pornography after police seized computers containing 9,888 images and 105 videos, including depictions of violence and infants.
The Crown sought 18 to 24 months' incarceration, while the defence requested a conditional sentence, citing the offender's mental health issues, including PTSD and depression, and his diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.
The court emphasized the principles of denunciation and deterrence, noting the serious nature and size of the collection.
The court rejected a conditional sentence and imposed 15 months' incarceration followed by three years' probation, along with DNA and sex offender registry orders.
