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Royal Conservatory of Music to investigate historic sexual abuse allegations
The conservatory will review historical records and bring in outside experts after survivors described abuse allegations tied to former instructor Boris Berlin.
- On Friday, The Royal Conservatory of Music announced an independent investigation into sexual abuse allegations dating back to the 1970s and 1980s in Toronto.
- The move follows public accounts, including a February essay where music teacher Lusiana Lukman accused former instructor Boris Berlin of abuse during piano lessons when she was 15 years old.
- Berlin, a famed pianist and Order of Canada recipient, died in 2001; the RCM is examining historical records with the University of Toronto, which operated the institute before 1991.
- Rayla Myhal, RCM vice-chair, stated the institute is committed to systemic change, adding, "We have not been hiding behind silence but deciding on a path."
- Once historical records are reviewed, the conservatory plans to launch an external investigation, while the RCM maintains a zero-tolerance policy regarding harassment and misconduct.
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Royal Conservatory of Music launches investigation into sex abuse allegations against famed teacher
Facing mounting criticism for its initial response to the allegations against the late Boris Berlin, the Toronto music school announced the independent, third-party investigation on Friday.
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Royal Conservatory of Music says it will investigate historic sexual abuse allegations
The music education and performance institute says former students have publicly shared accounts of sexual abuse that allegedly occurred when they were children and young adults, prompting the conservatory to undertake an internal review.
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Royal Conservatory of Music to investigate historic sexual abuse allegations
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