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An Alberta woman forced into bankruptcy after taking out loans to help her alleged boyfriend fight a bogus impaired driving charge wept in court as she recounted his betrayal.
Anthony Renella-Dugas was sentenced to 21 days in jail Oct. 24 after pleading guilty to a charge of fraud over $5,000. The 30-year-old was in custody on a separate matter and was released the same day on time served.
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Court heard Renella-Dugas defrauded a woman he met on dating site out of $10,925, which he has been given a year to repay. Edmonton Court of Kings Bench Justice Nathan Whitling accepted a joint sentencing submission from Crown and defence, finding Renella-Dugas engaged in multiple transactions and multiple lies.
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