Key legal question
Whether the renewed sentence of 8.5 years was excessively severe under federal law.
Extracted holding
No. Given the very serious culpability, repeated offenses, abuse of authority, and long duration of abuse, the sentence did not exceed the cantonal court's discretion.
Extracted reasoning
The court found that the most serious offense was aggravated sexual coercion, that the offender exploited the victim's vulnerability and his position of authority, and that mitigating factors were already considered. The sentence was therefore proportionate.