Mantha Sentencing and Survivor Testimony | Calgary News

Calgary News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

A sixty-two-year-old man convicted of six counts of serial sexual assault faces a ten to thirteen-year sentence as the Crown pushes for justice. One survivor, speaking publicly for the first time, revealed how the attack shattered her sense of safety and delayed her healing through repeated court appearances. The assaults were brutal — including choking and phone strikes — and though Mantha suffered a stroke that impaired his communication, he was still found guilty on multiple charges. The court heard harrowing testimonies about trauma’s lasting grip, honoring the courage it took to speak…