T.D. was convicted of sexual assault and extortion against his spouse, T.K., by repeatedly threatening to withdraw her immigration sponsorship and have her deported.
The court considered aggravating factors including abuse of spouse, abuse of a position of trust and authority due to T.K.'s vulnerable immigration status, and a pattern of abuse.
Mitigating factors included a minimal criminal record and a traumatic upbringing, though mental health issues were not sufficiently established to explain the conduct.
The court emphasized denunciation and deterrence.
A global sentence of 40 months imprisonment was imposed, with sentences for sexual assault (40 months) and extortion (14 months) to run concurrently due to their inextricable nexus as part of a single endeavour to obtain sexual favours.
Ancillary orders included a 20-year Sex Offender Registry order, mandatory DNA collection, a no-contact order, forfeiture of an offence-related cellphone, and a 10-year firearm prohibition.