CBC Manitoba: Former high school football coach Kelsey McKay sentenced to 20 years for sexually abusing 9 high school football players

October 8, 2024 —

Former high school football coach Kelsey McKay has been sentenced to 20 years for sexually abusing 9 high school football players between 2003 and 2016. Brandon Trask is an Assistant Law Professor from the University of Manitoba. He shared his thoughts on the sentence with host Faith Fundal.

To listen to the conversation, please visit CBC Manitoba.

Brandon Trask, Faculty of Law, Kelsey McKay

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