Crown deciding whether to appeal Graham James’ sentence

A spokesperson for Manitoba Justice says the Crown is reviewing the prison sentence handed to disgraced junior hockey coach Graham James for sexual abuse.

The Crown has 30 days to decide whether to appeal.

James was sentenced Tuesday for repeated sexual assaults on retired NHL star Theo Fleury and his cousin, Todd Holt, when the two played junior hockey for James in the 1980s and ’90s.

The sentence sparked immediate outrage across the country from people who suggested it is too lenient.

James could be eligible for day parole in September and full parole in November.

Federal law allows people to apply for full parole after serving one-third of their sentence.

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