Interview with eight-year-old girl describing First Nation chief’s sexual assault played for trial
- The trial for Christopher Traverse, the former chief of Lake St. Martin First Nation, has started in Winnipeg on charges of sexual assault, sexual interference, and child pornography.
- Traverse pleaded not guilty to all charges during the trial in provincial court.
- The allegations emerged after the girl's mother discovered inappropriate photos on her daughter's cellphone and informed the police.
- An eight-year-old girl testified in court, stating that Traverse forced her into a bathroom in December 2023 and sexually assaulted her.
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Photo evidence sent to lawyers on first day of sexual assault trial for Lake St. Martin First Nation chief
Christopher Traverse, who was the leader of Lake St. Martin First Nation at the time of his arrest last year, has been charged with sexual assault, sexual interference and child pornography stemming from the incident, which allegedly occurred in December 2023.
Sexual assault trial for Lake St. Martin First Nation chief begins in Winnipeg - Winnipeg
Christopher Traverse, who was the leader of Lake St. Martin First Nation at the time of his arrest, pleaded not guilty to sexual assault, sexual interference and child pornography.
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