A second individual has been charged in connection with the ongoing investigation into allegations of abuse at a private school in Saskatoon.
According to police, the accused, who cannot be named to protect the identity of the victims, is facing charges of sexual assault and sexual interference. The charges stem from incidents that allegedly occurred between 2008 and 2010 at the school, which has not been named by authorities.
This latest development comes after another individual was charged in October 2021 with multiple counts of sexual assault and sexual interference. The accused in that case, who was also not named, is alleged to have committed the offenses between 2010 and 2016.
The investigation into the allegations of abuse at the private school began in September 2021, after a former student came forward with allegations of sexual abuse. Since then, multiple individuals have come forward with similar allegations, leading to the charges laid against the two accused.
Police are urging anyone with information about the ongoing investigation to come forward and speak with investigators. They also want to remind the public that there may be other victims who have not yet come forward, and they are encouraged to do so.
The school in question has not yet released a statement regarding the charges, but authorities have confirmed that the accused individuals were employed at the school during the time of the alleged offenses.
The investigation is ongoing, and police are asking anyone with information to contact the Saskatoon Police Service or Crime Stoppers. The school has also set up a confidential hotline for individuals to report any incidents of abuse.
As this case continues to unfold, authorities are reminding the public to take allegations of abuse seriously and to report any suspicious behavior or incidents to the proper authorities. The safety and well-being of all individuals, especially children, must be a top priority.
