BATTLEFORD - The judge in the trial of a man facing charges relating to his residence in Marshall where a home-based daycare used to also operate pronounced his decision at the Court of King's Bench in Battleford on Wednesday.
Justice Grant Currie found Joseph Sproull guilty on all charges - possessing, making and distributing child pornography, as well as sexual assault and sexual interference.
A publication ban is in effect on identifying the victims and complainants in the case.
Joseph Sproull was arrested in September 2021 and was out of custody prior to being found guilty of the charges.
Currie adjourned sentencing until Jan. 22, 2025, at 10 a.m. At that time, final submissions will be made, a pre-sentence report will be done, and victim impact statements will be read.
According to the previous police report, Joseph Sproull, of Marshall, was arrested in September 2021 and charged with possession of child pornography, distribution of child pornography, sexual assault, sexual interference and making child pornography. Marshall is about 19 kilometres east of Lloydminster. RCMP previously stated that Sproull was residing at a home-based daycare at the time of the offences.
