Victim impact statements heard in B.C. woman’s human trafficking trial
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WARNING: Some of the details in this story are disturbing. Discretion is advised. Victim impact statements were read on Tuesday in the sentencing hearing for Jennifer Stephens. She is charged in a human trafficking case involving young victims. One of the victims spoke to Global News outside the court. Her identity is protected. “I think she deserves to be in jail forever,” the victim said. She added that Stephens tried to recruit her as a sex worker, but she never agreed. In July 2023, Stephens invited her to a drug and alcohol-fuelled party at the Holiday Inn in Surrey. She said she was beat…
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