Seven years sought for serial harasser
Alexander Beaton finished serving a two-year jail sentence for criminally harassing six women and didn’t last two days in the community before he was back at it, sending unwanted obscene […]
Winnipeg man Alexander Beaton faces a possible seven-year prison term for a campaign of harassment spanning 2015 to 2025. Beaton, 30, was already serving a two-year sentence for criminally harassing six women when he continued his abusive behavior, sending obscene messages and videos to a dozen more women.
Crown attorney Brett Rach argued Beaton's actions went beyond mere annoyance, causing victims to fear for their safety. Beaton pleaded guilty to 14 charges, including criminal harassment and sending indecent communications. Three victims had previously been targeted by Beaton, and he continued to harass them even after his initial conviction.
One victim endured a decade of harassment, including a Facebook message with a video of Beaton masturbating to her picture. Beaton's latest victim was a police officer who previously investigated his crimes. Beaton's defense lawyer argued Beaton chose strong, confident women as targets, not because they were vulnerable, but because they were unlikely to back down from his behavior.
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