Massage Therapist Sentenced for Sexual Assault | Toronto News

A trusted massage therapist in Belle River, Jeffrey Young, 63, has been sentenced to three years in prison after being convicted of sexually assaulting four female clients — some incidents dating back over a decade. Despite pleading for a conditional sentence, the court rejected it, calling the acts “brazen and damaging.” The trial, which lasted over a year and featured nearly 30 days of testimony, resulted in seven sexual assault and one mischief conviction. Victims, seeking relief from physical pain, were betrayed by someone they trusted intimately — some even continued treatment after experiencing abuse, believing there was a medical explanation. While the judge noted mitigating factors like family support, he dismissed claims that unmedicated ADHD and borderline personality disorder excused the crimes, finding Young failed to address his mental health before the offenses. He now faces consecutive 36-month sentences and lifetime registration as a sex offender. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/db6936067b28cd5e