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Federal Court to Review Sex Offender's Prison Transfer Denial

2/22/2026

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Corrections Canada rejected Manfred Sperling's request to transfer to a women’s prison; he is a convicted serial sex offender.
Amanda Joy Cooper, formerly Manfred Sperling, has offenses dating to 1986.
Cooper's risk and lack of accountability justify the denial.
Advocates, including Heather Mason, say surgery does not prevent sexual violence.
A federal court hearing is scheduled for next week.

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Story summary

Corrections Canada rejected Manfred Sperling's request to transfer to a women’s prison; he is a convicted serial sex offender.
Amanda Joy Cooper, formerly Manfred Sperling, has offenses dating to 1986.
Cooper's risk and lack of accountability justify the denial.
Advocates, including Heather Mason, say surgery does not prevent sexual violence.
A federal court hearing is scheduled for next week.