Markus Hicks appealing ‘unreasonable’ sentence of 18.5 years for sexual assault, child luring
11-06-2026 16:19 via cbc.ca

Markus Hicks appealing ‘unreasonable’ sentence of 18.5 years for sexual assault, child luring

The appeal calls Markus Hicks' sentence "clearly unreasonable and demonstrably unfit" and argues the judge didn't properly consider mitigating factors in sentencing.
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