Ontario Coptic priest charged with sexual assault of minor in 1990s: police
Written by The Canadian Press on March 4, 2026
EAST GWILLIMBURY — Police north of Toronto have charged a 47-year-old priest with sexual assault of a child in a case dating back to the 1990s.
York regional police say the victim came forward last November to report they had been sexually assaulted on two occasions between 1996 and 1999.
The victim was under 16 at the time.
Police say a Coptic Church priest from East Gwillimbury was arrested and charged last week.
He faces one charge each of sexual assault and sexual interference.
Police believe there may be more victims.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 4, 2026.
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