Bizarre
and disturbing facts continue to come to light regarding former Saint John Common
Councillor Donnie Snook's crimes against children.
The
facts in the 46 counts against Snook include blackmail, coercion, and
attempts to secretly spy on and film kids as young 5 and 6 in the nude.
Snook
admitted posing online as a girl, getting nude pictures from boys, then
blackmailing them to send more--to the degree that one victim even
threatened commit suicide. Snook not only did not stop, but later
contacted the victim's 7 year old brother to further harass him. The
court also heard Snook--a non-drinker--stocked his home with alcohol and
allowed the children to drink and use drugs.
Numerous complaints were made against Snook by children and parents but no charges were laid.
The
court will be hearing recommendations for sentencing on Friday. Victim
impact statements will also will read, one of them by the victim himself
and the results of a psychological profile will be heard.