Sentencing Arguments Begin for Man Convicted of Sexually Assaulting Three Women

Sentencing arguments begin today for 62-year-old Richard Mantha, who was convicted of sexually assaulting three vulnerable women and drugging one of them.

Mantha was found guilty of six offences following a trial that lasted more than two years. The full day has been set aside for the Crown and defence to present their arguments on what sentence he should receive.

He was convicted of two counts of sexual assault, as well as choking while committing a sexual assault and administering a noxious substance.

Mantha was also found guilty of assault with a weapon and uttering threats against a fourth woman.