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A survivor of Richard Robert Mantha’s horrific assaults broke her silence at sentencing, revealing the trauma she still carries — but also declaring her decision to forgive him for her own healing, not his. Mantha, 62, was convicted of six charges including drugging a victim, assaulting others between 2019 and 2023, and threatening a fourth woman — many of whom were in the sex trade and especially vulnerable. One victim described being drugged, choked, and assaulted before escaping partially clothed, battling self-blame while insisting no one deserves such cruelty. The Crown seeks 10 to 13 years, stressing how Mantha targeted those already struggling, even laughing as one victim fought for her life. The trial was marred by delays — including Mantha changing lawyers and suffering a stroke — with defense arguments still pending.

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