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CBC
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- CBC
81-year-old former scout leader charged with sex offences dating to 1970s
An 81-year-old former scout leader in central Nova Scotia has been charged with sex offences dating back five decades and involving two alleged victims who were youths that attended weekly scouts nights in the 1970s. RCMP said Friday they have charged William Langille of Valley, N.S., with five counts of indecent assault and five counts of gross indecency related to alleged offences between 1970 and 1976. Police say in a news release that the investigation started in October when historical sexual assaults involving an alleged victim were reported to the RCMP. A second alleged victim was subsequently identified, according to police. Both alleged victims were scouts when they were young and attended scout nights at Valley Baptist Church, according to police. Langille, who police say was a scoutmaster at the time of the alleged offences, was arrested in late May and released on conditions. He is due to appear in Nova Scotia provincial court in Truro, N.S., on Monday.
Global News
a day ago
- Global News
Former Nova Scotia Scoutmaster charged with sex assaults dating back 5 decades
A former Scoutmaster in Nova Scotia has been charged after two people came forward with allegations of sexual assault during the 1970s. In a Friday news release, RCMP said William Langille, 81, of Valley, N.S., has been charged with five counts of indecent assault and five counts of acts of gross indecency. RCMP noted Langille was the Scoutmaster — or adult leader of a Scouts unit — at the time of the alleged offences. 'The offences occurred between 1970 and 1976 when the victims were Scouts and attended Valley Baptist Church for weekly Scouts Night,' said RCMP. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Police began their investigation after they received one report in October 2024. Through the investigation, a second victim was identified. Langille was arrested on May 30 of this year. He was released on conditions and is scheduled to appear in Truro Provincial Court on June 16. Story continues below advertisement RCMP said they believe there may be additional victims, and are encouraging them to come forward. 'The RCMP understands that sexual offences have a devastating and lifelong impact on victims and can cause intense feelings of stress, shame and fear,' the release added. 'There is no 'time limit' on these types of offences, and even if a significant number of years have passed, RCMP investigators will seek justice for any victims who come forward.'
CTV News
a day ago
- CTV News
Former N.S. Scout leader charged with sex offences dating back to 1970s
An 81-year-old Nova Scotia man is facing charges for sexual offences he allegedly committed while he was a Scoutmaster in the 1970s. The RCMP received a complaint on Oct. 24, 2024, about historical sexual assaults alleged to have happened when the victim was a youth. Police launched an investigation and identified a second alleged victim. 'The offences occurred between 1970 and 1976 when the victims were Scouts and attended Valley Baptist Church for weekly Scouts Night,' said the RCMP in a news release Friday. Police arrested William Langille of Valley, N.S., on May 30. Langille has been charged with five counts of indecent assault and five counts of acts of gross indecency. He was released on conditions and is due to appear in Truro provincial court on Monday. Police say the investigation is ongoing and they believe there may be more victims. 'The RCMP understands that sexual offences have a devastating and lifelong impact on victims and can cause intense feelings of stress, shame and fear,' said the RCMP. 'There is no 'time limit' on these types of offences, and even if a significant number of years have passed, RCMP investigators will seek justice for any victims who come forward.' Anyone who is a victim or has information related to the investigation is asked to contact the Colchester County District RCMP at 902-893-6820. To remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
