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Former Dr. Albert de Villiers has been sentenced to 5.5 years in prison for sex crimes against a child. Photo: Submitted

Former top Alberta, B.C. doctor sentenced 5.5 years for child sex abuse

Albert de Villiers was previously chief medical doctor for B.C.’s Interior Health

Former Dr. Albert de Villiers has been sentenced to 5.5 years in prison for sex crimes against a child. Photo: Submitted
Court of King’s Bench Justice Shaina Leonard heard arguments regarding the sentencing of former Dr. Albert de Villiers on June 12. (Kevin Sabo/Black Press News Media)

‘I regret the day I met you’: Victim statements, arguments heard in de Villiers’ sentencing

The former doctor has been found guilty of child sexual assault

Court of King’s Bench Justice Shaina Leonard heard arguments regarding the sentencing of former Dr. Albert de Villiers on June 12. (Kevin Sabo/Black Press News Media)
Dr. Albert de Villiers, former chief medical health officer for the Interior Health Authority. (Contributed)
Dr. Albert de Villiers, former chief medical health officer for the Interior Health Authority. (Contributed)
Dr. Albert de Villiers, the former chief medical health officer for the Interior Health Authority, has been found guilty on two counts of child sex crimes. (Photo Submitted)

Ex-top doctor in B.C., Alberta found guilty of child sex crimes

A judge released their verdict in the trial of Dr. Albert de Villiers on Tuesday

Dr. Albert de Villiers, the former chief medical health officer for the Interior Health Authority, has been found guilty on two counts of child sex crimes. (Photo Submitted)
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Tornado warning issued for Eastern Alberta

A severe thunderstorm is bringing the possibility of tornados

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