A judge has sentenced Helmut Berndt, 73, to 14 years in prison for sexually abusing his two daughters and one son more than two decades ago while they were growing up.
In April, a jury found Helmut Berndt, 73, guilty on five sex-related charges involving his two daughters and one son. The Crown is seeking a 15-year prison term. The defence wants no more than eight years. Berndt will be sentenced June 9.
Retired Edmonton lawyer Helmut Berndt, 73, will be sentenced in June on five counts of sexually abusing his three children while they were growing up. The victims successfully applied for the removal of a publication ban on their names so they could share their story.