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Espanola man found guilty on 34 sex offences

Paul McColeman faced dozens of charges, including child prostitution and luring children
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Paul McColeman, 45, is guilty of 34 charges, including communication for the purpose of child prostitution, luring children, sexual exploitation and indecent exposure involving 17 male minors from 2006 to late June 2014 in Espanola. (Youtube/JusticePaul)

An Espanola man was found guilty on all charges Thursday in a Sudbury courtroom, following a lengthy trial.

Paul McColeman, 45, is guilty of 34 charges, including luring children, sexual exploitation and indecent exposure involving 15 male minors from 2006 to late June 2014 in Espanola.

Superior Court Justice Patricia Hennessey revoked McColeman's bail, and he was handcuffed and taken away. The case will be back in court July 14 when the Crown will reveal whether it pursue a dangerous offender application for McColeman.

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