Sexual assault, other charges stayed against Manitoba First Nation chief
The provincial court says charges of sexual assault, sexual interference and possessing and making child pornography were stayed Friday against Christopher Traverse.
Traverse was the leader of Lake St. Martin First Nation in the Interlake region when he was arrested in April 2024.
He was accused of forcing an eight-year-old girl into a bathroom in his home, taking photos or her and sexually assaulting her in December 2023.
Traverse pleaded not guilty to the charges and maintained his innocence during his trial, which started in March.
The Crown's office said in an email that based on new information presented at the trial, it was determined it was no longer appropriate to proceed with the case.
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