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An Alberta man who was spared a lengthy jail sentence after robbing a liquor store so he could focus on rehabilitation and, in the judge’s words, “restore his place in the eyes of the community,” was arrested days later and charged with several offences, including robbery.

Upon learning of this turn of events Tuesday, the liquor store owner, who had supported the original sentence and believed the offender showed genuine remorse, said she was heartbroken by the outcome.

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“My faith in humanity is crushed,” said Karen Rempel, owner of the Millet Liquor store in Millet, Alta.

Rod Clark, the offender’s lawyer, said the case “speaks to the tragedy” of his client’s life.

I find that Mr. Dennehy is genuinely remorseful

As the National Post reported earlier this week, Brandon Dennehy, 26, pleaded guilty to robbing Rempel’s store of liquor and cash in February 2018 while armed with a spray can. During a sentencing hearing Nov. 7, the Crown sought a sentence of two years, citing the fact that Dennehy was on probation at the time of the robbery for a similar offence.