A former Petawawa soldier has been sentenced to two years in prison in rape case. According to the Ottawa Citizen, 29-year-old Garrett Beal was found guilty of raping a female officer after they met online. Ontario Court Justice J. R. Richardson described the sexual assault as painful and degrading. Beal was a corporal in the 3rd Battalion of The Royal Canadian Regiment. According to reports, Beal had no criminal record until the rape and a filed letters of support from colleagues, friends and family. Justice Richardson says Beal maintains his innocence and shows no remorse. He is on bail awaiting an appeal.
(Written by: Kyle Robinson)