A Nova Scotia man accused of confining and sexually assaulting a teenage boy at a home in Upper Chelsea has pleaded guilty to five charges in the case.
David James LeBlanc appeared in Nova Scotia Supreme Court today in Bridgewater, where he pleaded guilty to kidnapping, forcible confinement, sexual assault, uttering threats and breach of conditions.
The victim's mother, who can't be identified, says it was difficult to see Leblanc in court today. She says it was hard and she wants him to suffer adding she isn't normally like that but the whole thing is overwhelming.
Leblanc was charged after a woman reported that a barefoot teenager arrived at her home in Upper Chelsea chained at his wrists and ankles.
At the time, the RCMP said they believe the 16-year-old was held captive about ten days before he was able to escape.
LeBlanc also pleaded guilty today to making and distributing child pornography as well as sexual interference in a separate case.
The Crown and Defence are working on a joint recommendation for a prison term in the range of 11 years.
