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Waterloo regional police say they have arrested a 42-year-old man from Iroquois, Ont., in connection with a historic sexual assault in Waterloo. Police say the female victim was a youth at the time of the offences, which occurred in Waterloo and other regions across Ontario. They were unable to provide …
Read More »U of A fires director of Sexual Assault Centre for signing letter questioning attacks on Israeli women
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The University of Alberta has fired Samantha Pearson, the director of the Sexual Assault Centre after she signed an open letter penned by ousted Ontario MPP Sarah Jama that calls into question whether Israeli women were subjected to rape and sexual violence …
Read More »Nygard found guilty on 4 out of 5 counts of sexual assault
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The jury in the sexual assault case against fashion mogul Peter Nygard has reached a verdict. Jurors announced Sunday that they found Nygard guilty on four of the five counts of sexual assault and not guilty on the charge of forcible confinement. …
Read More »Toronto Police seek public’s help in sexual assault investigation – Toronto
By Stewart Lewis Global News Posted October 27, 2023 10:08 pm Updated October 27, 2023 10:13 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance with a sexual assault investigation. On Sept. 18, at approximately 4 p.m., police responded to a …
Read More »Calgary bar manager charged with sexual assault involving employee: police – Calgary
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A 42-year-old bar manager who allegedly sexually assaulted of one his employees last December has been charged by Calgary police. The incident happened on the evening of Dec. 27, 2022. An employee of a restaurant and bar in the 1100 block of …
Read More »Ex-fashion mogul Peter Nygard testifying at his Toronto sexual assault trial
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 25, 2023 10:47 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO — Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard is testifying in his own defence today at his sexual assault trial in Toronto. Nygard, the founder of a now-defunct international women’s clothing company, …
Read More »Military trial set to begin for former HR head accused of sexual misconduct
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 25, 2023 7:25 am Updated September 25, 2023 7:55 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size A court martial begins on Monday for Lt.-Gen. Steve Whelan, who was removed from his job as head of military personnel after being accused of …
Read More »Former Manitoba grand chief sued for sexual assault – Winnipeg
WARNING: This story contains details some might find disturbing. Discretion is advised. A Winnipeg woman who once worked under former Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs grand chief Arlen Dumas is suing him, alleging he sexually assaulted her multiple times in 2022. A lawsuit filed in Manitoba Court of King’s Bench on …
Read More »Custodian arrested after alleged sexual assault at Toronto school – Toronto
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 1, 2023 6:20 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO — A custodian has been arrested following an alleged sexual assault at a Toronto school earlier this year. Toronto police say they were called to a school in the Wilson …
Read More »Woman accusing ex-NDP MP Romeo Saganash of sexual assault in Winnipeg goes public – Winnipeg
The woman accusing former New Democrat MP Romeo Saganash of sexual assault is going public, saying she wants to support others. Carmen Roy, who works for the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, is alleging that she was sexually assaulted on May 1 in Winnipeg, and police say they arrested …
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