View Results. The trial for a southern Alberta man charged with several sex-related offences against an underage girl in has been postponed again. However, it had to be adjourned at the last minute to accommodate the schedules of the judge and Crown, both of whom are double booked.
The sexual assault trial is scheduled to resume Dec. The year-old female complainant testified the accused touched her buttocks and thigh during specific incidents when she was only 13 or 14 years of age.
But when she was 17 he convinced her to perform sexual favours and have sex. Court was told the girl began working for the accused at a campground in a small, rural community in southern Alberta, and for about 10 days lived in a motor home on site.
She admitted she never actually did any work, and they both knew when he called her to work, it meant they were going to have sex. However, during trial June 7 a defence witness told court the girl was often seen working at the campground. At least twice she came to his campsite and told him she was waiting for the accused to pick her up to work somewhere else. The prosecution accuses the man of paying the young girl to have sex and perform sexual favours for him, and during trial in May court was told the two had liaisons in several locations, including his truck, at his residence and at the campground he managed.
The mayor of the rural town testified, as well, and said the accused is a hard-working, community minded individual known for his integrity and honesty. You must be logged in to post a comment. Paywall Login Login to Comment Register. Scheduling conflict delays sex assault trial. Yes No Indifferent View Results. MedicineHatNews Follow Us. By Shurtz, Delon on October 3, Share this story:. Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply.
