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Councillor Under Fire Amid Assault Charges | Winnipeg News
Winnipeg councillor Russ Wyatt, facing multiple sexual assault charges tied to incidents last year, showed up to a community committee meeting — deferring questions to his lawyer while remaining on the council under city bylaws. The Manitoba government calls the allegations “extremely concerning,” and Mayor Scott Gillingham plans to push for charter changes to give the city more authority over elected officials under criminal investigation — all while respecting the presumption of innocence. Wyatt hasn’t entered the upcoming election race, and his lawyer remains silent. Listen in comfort:Get…
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