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The Crown is seeking a 71-month sentence, while defence is suggesting between 30 and 36 months. In December, Grabavac said Furman had lied 122 times about disobeying court orders.
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Investigators obtained 2,700 pages of messages between Furman and the student, some of which point to the relationship continuing for another 13 months after the initial arrest.
Furman was then arrested four more times for breaching conditions of his bail, specifically for making contact with the girl and members of her family.
As of now, Furman has served 205 days in pre-trial custody and will receive a 308-day credit to whatever sentence he is given.
Furman香蕉视频直播檚 sentencing was adjourned with a court date set for Feb. 11 for Judge Clarke Burnett to give his decision.
michael.rodriguez@kelownacapnews.com
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