THUNDER BAY - A man facing charges related to online child luring has been granted bail in Thunder Bay.
Vincent Varney appeared by video in Thunder Bay bail court on Thursday, May 7, and was formally read a charge of telecommunicating with a person under the age of 16 for the purpose of facilitating an invitation of sexual touching.
Crown counsel consented to Varney’s release without a surety with a promise to pay $1,000 without deposit which was endorsed by Justice of the Peace Marcel Donio.
Varney’s defence counsel Robert Habjan requested a temporary publication ban which prevents the publication of any evidence presented at Varney’s bail hearing on Thursday.
A separate court-ordered publication ban protects the identity of the complainant involved, requested by Crown counsel.
The terms of the accused’s bail require them to have no contact with the complainant and is also to not be in the company, either physically or electronically, with any person under the age of 16.
The accused is also not to attend any public park or swimming area where a person under the age of 16 is expected to be present. This includes school grounds, playgrounds and community centres, Crown said.
Once the accused is released, they are ordered to provide written documentation from their internet service provider to the Thunder Bay Police Service Cyber Crime Unit stating the service has been disconnected by May 12.
Varney is expected to return back to court in July.
