A former Air Cadets captain in Ottawa has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for sexual crimes against children.

Adrian Schmid, 50, was found guilty in November of eight charges, including five involving sexual abuse against children and another three involving child pornography.

One charge for accessing child pornography was stayed because of the Kienapple principle, which prevents Canadians from being punished twice for the same crime.

During his weeks-long trial last year, Schmid pleaded not guilty to the charges.

At his sentencing Friday, Justice Pierre Roger emphasized the long-lasting effects of sex crimes involving minors, but also noted Schmid has no prior criminal record. A psychiatrist's assessment indicated Schmid was willing to commit to further therapy, court heard.

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