Published Oct 29, 2026Last updated 13 hours ago1 minute readA Cape Breton woman accused of sexual offences involving an underage girl is now facing an additional charge.Article contentA Cape Breton woman accused of sexual offences involving an underage girl is now facing an additional charge.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentHazel Katherine Sparling, 32, of Dominion was charged earlier this month with sexual assault, invitation to sexual touching involving a person under the age of 16, sexual exploitation for directly touching the body of a person under the age of 18 while in a position of trust, and making sexually explicit material available to a child for the purposes of facilitating an offence.Article contentArticle contentSparling was scheduled for election and pleas in Sydney provincial court on Wednesday when the Crown added a fifth charge of sexual interference for touching a person under age 16 for a sexual purpose.Article contentAll of the charges involve the same alleged female victim.Article contentThe defence is awaiting disclosure and Sparling is now scheduled to return to Sydney provincial court on Dec. 9 for election and pleas.Article contentArticle content
Cape Breton woman accused of sex offences involving underage girl facing new charge
