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An Ontario man, Hamed Khogyani, got one final day in jail — effectively ending his sentence — after pleading guilty to exploiting an 18-year-old woman by forcing her into sex trafficking and profiting from her labor between 2015 and 2018. He manipulated her vulnerability, provided drugs, arranged transport, and took photos for ads, earning at least $20,000. The victim suffered lasting trauma, including anxiety, broken relationships, and estrangement from her daughter. Despite the gravity of the crimes, the judge commuted further time behind bars, citing Khogyani’s remorse, his caregiving role for elderly parents, his active parenting since 2020, and his pro-social behavior since the offenses. His final day in prison symbolized both justice and mercy.

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