A London Ontario court has heard the case of a 10-year-old immigrant boy who was denied freedom to play, schooling, adequate food or even. it seems, clean clothes. The Canadian Press story has no information about where the lad was from when he landed in this country two years ago to live with his aunt and uncle. No names of any kind are given. It is another astonishing instance of a child being treated in the most unconscionable way by people who are not the parents. Were they motivated by an aberration? Cruelty, poverty or utter ignorance? We don’t know. The aunt and uncle were sentenced Wednesday to 18 months in jail and two years of probation for their dereliction and abuse. They have apologized to the court and to the boy for his treatment. He was found wearing urine-stained pajama after an anonymous tip brought the CAS to the door. He was seen in silhouette inside and police were called.
