Prison sentence increased to 16 years for Quebec's 'pilot ...
While the court acknowledged that the new sentence was severe, it said it remains reasonable because Dubé's crimes were serious, premeditated and he didn't show remorse.
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A Quebec man known as the “pilot to the stars,” Normand Dubé, surrendered to provincial police after being on the run for several weeks. He faced multiple prior convictions including arson and criminal harassment tied to attacks on Hydro-Québec infrastructure and public servants. This progression was reported in early 2021 and referenced again in subsequent coverage.[1][3][4]
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Background context: Dubé became widely known for transporting celebrities by plane and for later criminal cases that led to lengthy prison sentences (seven years for vandalism of Hydro-Québec lines in 2014, nine additional years for arson and harassment in 2019, with some sentences ordered to run concurrently). His notoriety as the “pilot to the stars” stems from his aviation activities and high-profile passengers.[3][4][1]
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Historical timeline notes: He was placed on a Quebec “most wanted” list after failing to report to detention when bail was revoked, then surrendered to police in Mascouche, Quebec, in February 2021 and appeared in court on related charges.[7][1]
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