# Richard Mantha Sentenced to 12 Years | Calgary News

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Podcast: [Calgary News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/calgary-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7599267)
Published: 2026-09-18T19:40:32+00:00
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A 62-year-old man, Richard Mantha, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for a string of sexual assaults against vulnerable women between 2019 and 2023 — including drugging one victim and threatening another. The judge called his behavior callous, citing chilling moments like laughing as a terrified, partially undressed woman fled his property. One victim, Aimee Ert, delivered a powerful impact statement that moved the court — her name was released after permission was granted. Mantha will serve roughly seven more years after credit for time already served. Prosecutors sought 10–13 years; defense asked for 5–7. The case, delayed by legal changes and a stroke, finally concluded with relief from prosecutors and closure for victims. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://calgary.citynews.ca/2026/09/18/a-very-little-man-12-year-sentence-for-calgary-area-sex-attacks-on-vulnerable-women/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/18aa1693becdf179 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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