Update: The accused was found not guilty on all counts. Four of the charges were dismissed and a fifth was stayed.
Ottawa police have charged a 37-year-old in connection with a number of alleged sexual assaults at “Ottawa-based programs and schools since 2019.”
The incidents involved a male victim under the age of 18, police said in a news release.
Rayon Finnikin, 37, was charged with sexual assault, voyeurism, sexual exploitation and “telecommunication with a person under the age of 18 for a specific criminal offence.”
He was scheduled to appear in court on the weekend.
Police did not identify the school, to shield the alleged victim’s identity.
Investigators believe there could be other victims.
Anyone with information was asked to call the police sexual assault and child abuse unit at 613-236-1222, extension 5944. Tips may also be sent electronically to [email protected].
Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS).
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