Mike Olivier, who had previously been convicted of domestic violence against a spouse who was totally submissive to him, was convicted again of sexually assaulting and assaulting two other spouses in the early 2010s.
“He is one of those stories that, after objective analysis, defy common sense and cannot be believed,” the decision against the 30-year-old said. Judge Denis Lavergne was not short of adjectives to dismiss the defendant’s version, who presented a defense of general denial.
But the two victims, who shared life with the defendant between 2011 and 2015, reported episodes of violence “permeated with submission” and “abuse” during their testimony. One of them in particular testified that she was lifted off the ground by the throat during an argument.
In various incidents, the victims were threatened with a knife and their fingers were crushed. During another scuffle, one of the victims also had a 10-sou piece shoved down his throat. Victim “A” was in a relationship with Olivier for nine months, while victim “B”, who was only 16 when the relationship began, reported seven violent incidents.
erroneous consent
Both victims were victims of unwanted sex throughout their relationship with Olivier. Both victim “A” and victim “B” spoke of “letting go” to “buy peace” by fearing the defendant’s scandals if she refused the sexual act.
During his defense, Mike Olivier had claimed that there was always consent before the sexual act, but Judge Lavergne retained one of his revealing explanations. “We negotiated on both sides to reach a consensus until she agreed,” the accused said.
Sexual activity is voluntary and free from coercion. The argument for negotiation between Olivier and his victims before a sexual encounter is “convoluted and inherently stunning,” showing flawed consent anyway.
Throughout his decision, the judge argued that Mike Olivier’s version was “absurd,” “abracadabrant,” “roqueembolesque,” or “surreal.” The judge therefore found Olivier guilty on seven counts of sexual assault, molestation, death threats and assault on the two victims.
The man, who has previously been convicted of computer enticement and sexual solicitation, is awaiting sentence in his first domestic violence case. The Crown, which is seeking a five-year sentence in the first case, could seek an even longer sentence in this case, which will be heard in September.