Published Aug 06, 2026Last updated 3 hours ago1 minute readA Cape Breton man who sexually assaulted a person at a local harness-racing track won’t have to serve jail time.Article contentA Cape Breton man who sexually assaulted a person at a local harness-racing track won’t have to serve jail time.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 contentEdward John Brookman, 67, of Sydney, was recently given a suspended sentence for the offence, which took place Sept. 20, 2025, at Northside Downs in North Sydney.Article contentArticle contentBrookman had previously pleaded guilty to the charge in Sydney provincial court.Article contentAs part of the suspended sentence, the judge placed Brookman on probation for 18 months and issued a Sex Offender Information Registration Act order requiring him to register with the National Sex Offender Registry database for 10 years.Article contentHe must also submit a DNA sample to the convicted offenders index of the National DNA Data Bank.Article contentArticle content
Cape Breton man given suspended sentence for sexual assault
