What’s Current: Nova Scotia’s first convicted human trafficker threatens teenage victim

Owen Gibson-Skeir leaves court after human trafficking conviction. Photograph: Mark Crosby/CBC
Owen Gibson-Skeir leaves court after human trafficking conviction. Photograph: Mark Crosby/CBC

Nova Scotia’s first convicted human trafficker threatens teenage victim on his way out of the courtroom, mouthing “I’ll see you” to her while making a gun gesture with his hand.

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