Child sex charges stayed against Manitoba First Nation chief / Global
Monday, June 16, 2025, 1:22 pm permalink
A provincial court has halted serious allegations against a Manitoba First Nation chief by staying charges of sexual assault, sexual interference, and the possession and creation of child pornography. The legal pause has intensified debates over evidentiary standards and due process, leaving community members and experts both bemused and concerned.
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