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Former Coach's Parole Revoked for Contacting Victim

9/3/2025

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Bernard Lynch, a former junior hockey coach, had his day parole revoked for contacting his victim on Facebook.
He was convicted in 2023 for sexually assaulting a 17-year-old player in 1988 and served three years in prison.
The Parole Board determined Lynch posed a community risk and lacked insight into his behavior.

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Story summary

Bernard Lynch, a former junior hockey coach, had his day parole revoked for contacting his victim on Facebook.
He was convicted in 2023 for sexually assaulting a 17-year-old player in 1988 and served three years in prison.
The Parole Board determined Lynch posed a community risk and lacked insight into his behavior.