31 h. ago In Calgary courts: Alberta appeal court upholds conviction of sex trade worker who helped torture and sexually assault bad client

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from March 10-14, 2025

Society

55 h. ago Calgary massage therapist charged with sexual assault of client

Police say the client went in January to Parkview Massage and Wellness in south Calgary and it's alleged they were touched sexually without consent during an appointment.

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57 h. ago Massage therapist charged with sexual assault after client reports non

Incident took place in January and was reported in February, police say

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61 h. ago Closing arguments made in trial of former Regina educational assistant

The trial of a former education assistant accused of sexual exploitation and other charges is close to wrapping. The jury heard closing arguments Monday.

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6 d. ago Edmonton high school teacher accused of sexually assaulting student

An Edmonton high school teacher is facing sexual assault charges after he was accused of abusing a girl on multiple occasions over the course of a year. Police on Friday announced charges against 32-year-old Dylan James Shott, who is accused of child luring, sexual assault, invitation to sexual touching and sexual interference. Police said on […]

Society

6 d. ago Edmonton high school teacher charged with sexual assault after girl comes forward

While the accused was reportedly teaching classes at M.E. LaZerte at the time of the assaults, police said the girl who came forward was not a student at the high school.

Society

7 d. ago Ottawa man, 47, faces sex assault charges, other victims possible, police say

Ottawa Police Services say there is concern that there may be other victims after a 47-year-old Ottawa man was charged Wednesday with several counts of sexual assault and a charge of forcible confinement. Police said Brice Piyau was charged following an investigation launched by the force’s sexual assault squad that began in October 2024. “The […]

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1 week ago Regina massage therapist charged with sexual assault of a minor: police

A Regina man is facing charges after allegedly touching a youth inappropriately during a massage therapy session.

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1 week ago A judge repeatedly warned defence lawyers about running afoul of rape shield laws during an Edmonton sex assault trial. Their client was acquitted

A legal scholar says she is “shocked” after reviewing an Edmonton sexual assault case in which the alleged victim underwent three days of questioning by a team of defence lawyers, one of whom described the law protecting complainants from probing questions about their sexual history as “technicalities.” In January, Farhan Hussen Ahmed was found not […]

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1 week ago Ottawa man, 57, sentenced to 6 years, must pay restitution to child sex victim

Brent McMullen, 57, pleaded guilty in January to charges of sexual interference and making child pornography among other offences.

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2 w. ago Calgary seen as major human trafficking hub, with activity and severity increasing, say police

'It's a strong economic climate and the fees (for sexual services) charged in Calgary are quite a bit higher (than elsewhere in Canada),' said Acting Deputy Chief Jeff Bell

Politics

2 w. ago Synagogue volunteer charged with sex assault of girl under 14

Police said accused was a synagogue volunteer and previously worked as a property manager, where he was charged with another sexual assault.

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2 w. ago Calgary restaurant owner charged with soliciting a minor for sexual services

A 48-year-old restauranteur from Calgary has been charged after being accused of propositioning a teenage girl for sexual services in exchange for money and gifts.

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2 w. ago Man charged in alleged sex assaults, indecent acts dating back to 2014

A 35-year-old Oshawa man is charged with two counts each of sexual assault and of indecent act in connection with alleged incidents dating back to 2014 in the Pickering and Toronto areas. Toronto Police say that on Sept. 8, 2014, in the Pickering Parkway and Notion Road area in Pickering, a woman was sexually assaulted […]

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3 w. ago Charges laid in alleged child sexual assault at Lethbridge swimming pool: police

A 66-year-old man has been charged in connection with the sexual assault of an 11-year-old-boy in the men's change room of a public pool in Lethbridge.

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3 w. ago Retired London police officer charged with historic sex assaults

Ontario’s police watchdog has charged a retired London police officer in two alleged historic sexual assaults. Former London police officer Edward Lane is charged with two counts of sexual assault, the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) announced on Wednesday. Officials with the provincial agency say they were notified on Feb. 2, 2022, about sexual assault allegations […]

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3 w. ago Retired London police officer charged with historical sex assaults: SIU

Ontario’s police watchdog has charged a retired London police officer in two alleged historical sexual assaults. Former London police officer Edward Lane is charged with two counts of sexual assault, the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) announced Wednesday. Officials with the provincial agency say they were notified on Feb. 2, 2022, about sexual assault allegations against […]

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