The Crown is commending the strength and courage of the woman who was sexually assaulted by Douglas Snelgrove.
Yesterday, the Supreme Court of Canada refused to hear Snelgrove’s appeal, ending a nearly decade-long journey through the legal system.
The crime occurred in late 2014, with the charge laid seven months later in 2015.
That was followed by three trials and three appeals, culminating in a guilty verdict this past December — nine years after the fact.
Crown prosecutor Kathleen O’Reilly says the Snelgrove case was unique in terms of the issues and lengthy process.
But she praised the victim, identified only as Jane Doe, for seeing it through.
“It really takes a tremendous amount of strength and bravery to just stay with the process, stay engaged with the process, and participate in the process for that long,” she said.
Douglas Snelgrove’s Sentencing in November 2021
Snelgrove was on duty when he sexually assaulted the woman in her apartment after giving her a ride home in his police car.
He remains suspended without pay pending the outcome of a hearing before the RNC Public Complaints Commission.
