The youngest elected mayor in British Columbia's history pleaded guilty ...

SMITHERS, B.C. — The youngest elected mayor in British Columbia's history pleaded guilty Monday to sexually assaulting boys in what his lawyer says is an act of remorse that will bring an end to the cycle of abuse.

Luke Strimbold, who was elected mayor of Burns Lake in 2011 at age 21, pleaded guilty to four counts of sexual assault involving four boys who were under 16.

Shortly after a brief B.C. Supreme Court appearance in Smithers, his lawyer Stanley Tessmer said Strimbold is very remorseful and has been a good person in his life, but he has also made serious mistakes.

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