A Winnipeg father has been found guilty of sexual exploitation for having a sexual relationship with the family babysitter.
Bruce Frost, who is 48, was charged after the woman, who was 17 at the time, told her friend about the relationship and it was reported to police.
It was a consensual relationship that lasted under two months in the fall of 2012.
Since the woman was over the legal age of consent — which is 16 — the issue was whether Frost was in a position of trust.
Justice Chris Martin agreed that he was, and said Frost "knew she was a vulnerable teenager."
During last month's trial, defence lawyer Mike Cook argued that Frost wasn't in a position of trust over the young woman because she was technically an employee of his wife.
She had originally been hired in a professional capacity in early 2012, but was later brought in to help around the house.
Cook also argued the woman was a willing participant and showed explicit text messages between her and Frost.
Crown prosecutors argued Frost preyed on her desire to be employed by the family and remain close to them.
Sentencing will take place at a later date.
(CJOB)
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