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Canadian judge criticised over lenient sentence for sexual assault of former partner
A Canadian judge drew criticism after questioning whether to lift a publication ban that concealed the identity of a man who sexually assaulted his former partner, Susan Gilbreath. The ban was ultimately removed at Gilbreath’s request, but the judge later imposed a sentence she considered far too lenient, leaving her worried about her safety.
Frederick Moore, 54, admitted to the 2023 assault and was sentenced to three and a half years, with eight months credited for time already served; prosecutors had sought eight years. The judge cited his early admission, rehabilitation and giving up alcohol, while describing the sentence as low given the offence’s seriousness. Moore was released on bail pending appeal, which challenges the case over police handling of his phone.
In short
- A judge lifted the ban on the attacker’s identity after reviewing the law.
- Moore received three and a half years, against prosecutors’ eight-year request.
- His release on bail pending appeal has left Gilbreath fearful.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Woke judge told rape victim it would be ‘unfair’ to release attacker’s name to public… then handed him very light sentence”.