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Manoj Govindbalunikam, a Canadian permanent resident, was sentenced to 18 months in jail and 3 years probation for abducting a 9-year-old boy in August 2023. Despite pleading guilty and claiming cultural misunderstanding, the judge rejected his excuse. Govindbalunikam, an aerospace engineer, offered the boy a ride and ice cream, but the childs father intervened. The boy suffered trauma, including bullying and sleep issues. Govindbalunikams lawyer argued for no record to avoid deportation, but the judge emphasized the need for a strong message against child abduction. Govindbalunikam faces potential deportation despite no evidence of sexual intent.

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