Ontario man imprisoned wife and four children for years

An Ontario man was found guilty of multiple charges, including unlawful confinement and sexual assault, for keeping his wife and four children isolated in their home for years under the guise of protection. The jury heard that the family was confined for up to 17 years, with severe restrictions on their freedom and fear instilled by the father, who claimed his actions were acts of love. The wife and children escaped with police assistance, leading to his arrest. The man, who denied the accusations and represented himself in court, argued that he was shielding his family from societal evils.

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