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Retired priest charged in connection with historical sexual assaults on P.E.I.
An RCMP detachment can be seen in this file photo. (David Prisciak/CTV News)
A retired priest in facing charges in connection with historical sexual assault on Prince Edward Island.
Kings District RCMP began an investigation into a report of sexual offences against a minor in March of 2023. The alleged offences are said to have taken place in the late 1980s.
Following an investigation, the RCMP has laid charges against 79-year-old Brendon Earl Gallant.
Gallant has appeared in court to answer to one count of sexual interference and once count of invitation to sexual touching.
He is scheduled to appear in Georgetown provincial court on June 5.
'Any time there is a crime of this nature there is always the concern that there are other victims. At this stage we have no information showing other incidents,' said Cpl. Gavin Moore, with the P.E.I. RCMP, in a news release.
'A sexual assault complaint can be made at any time, and there is no statute of limitations as to how far back the assault happened. If you are a victim of sexual misconduct, please contact us. You will be listened to, and you will be believed.'
If you are a survivor of sexual assault, contact the PEI RCMP at 902-566-7112. If you have information that may assist this investigation contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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