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Man charged with sexual assault: New Westminster Police

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 01 Jun, 2023 03:45 PM
  • Man charged with sexual assault: New Westminster Police

Police in New Westminster have charged a Vancouver man with sexual assault and believe there may be other victims.

They say 11 victims have come forward after sharing their experiences and connecting with others on social media.

Police say the sexual offences are linked to the man's employment at an organization that offers substance use recovery services.

They say 50-year-old Adam Haber was arrested on Monday and charged with three counts of sexual assault.

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