Close X
Thursday, November 14, 2024
ADVT 
National

Bitter Gymnast Made False Allegations, Defence Argues In Brubaker Case

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 14 Dec, 2018 10:42 PM

    SARNIA, Ont. — A lawyer for a former high-ranking gymnastics coach says a former trainee levelled allegations of sexual assault against the man because she was psychologically scarred after failing to make it to the Olympics.


    Dave Brubaker, who was the director of the women's national gymnastics team, has pleaded not guilty to one count of sexual assault and one count of sexual exploitation.


    The complainant, whose name is protected by a publication ban, has said Brubaker would pick her up from school and take her to his house, where he would occasionally spoon her in bed and tickle her belly before driving her to practice.


    Defence lawyer Patrick Ducharme argued that wasn't possible because Brubaker's wife was nearly always home at the same time, and suggested the gymnast felt betrayed that Brubaker took other trainees to the Olympics but not her.


    Prosecutor David Rows argued the woman was forthright and honest in her testimony.


    Justice Deborah Austin is expected to deliver her decision in the case on Feb. 13.

    MORE National ARTICLES

    Federal MPs Denounce B.C. Group’s Hateful Facebook Post Targeting Harjit Singh Sajjan

    Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says he was heartened to see Conservative MPs denouncing a hateful Facebook post that targeted him.

    Federal MPs Denounce B.C. Group’s Hateful Facebook Post Targeting Harjit Singh Sajjan

    Two Men And A Woman Arrested In Fraudulent Credit Card Operation In Surrey

    Two Men And A Woman Arrested In Fraudulent Credit Card Operation In Surrey
    In October 2018 the Surrey RCMP’s Property Crime Target Team (PCTT) and Economic Crime Unit (ECU) began an investigation into mail theft and fraud associated to a residence in the 6100 block of 175A Street in Surrey.

    Two Men And A Woman Arrested In Fraudulent Credit Card Operation In Surrey

    Eight Students Expelled, One Suspended Over Toronto's St. Michael's College Alleged Serious Assaults

    Eight Students Expelled, One Suspended Over Toronto's St. Michael's College Alleged Serious Assaults
    Upon completion of its internal investigation, school administration provides information related to the second incident to police, and gives the second video (locker room) to police

    Eight Students Expelled, One Suspended Over Toronto's St. Michael's College Alleged Serious Assaults

    Surrey Mounties Nab Alleged Prolific Break And Enter Offender

    Surrey Mounties Nab Alleged Prolific Break And Enter Offender
    A prolific property crime offender with multiple outstanding warrants and conditions was arrested early yesterday morning after a break and enter at a local business.

    Surrey Mounties Nab Alleged Prolific Break And Enter Offender

    NASA Wants Canadian Boots On The Moon As First Step In Deep Space Exploration

    NASA Wants Canadian Boots On The Moon As First Step In Deep Space Exploration
    OTTAWA — The head of the U.S. space agency says he wants to see Canadian astronauts walking on the moon before long, as part of a first step toward the farther reaches of space.

    NASA Wants Canadian Boots On The Moon As First Step In Deep Space Exploration

    Expect No Quick End To Canada-Wide Cannabis Shortages, Producers Warn

    Expect No Quick End To Canada-Wide Cannabis Shortages, Producers Warn
    The supply shortages that have plagued many provinces in the first month of legal cannabis will likely persist for years, industry insiders say.

    Expect No Quick End To Canada-Wide Cannabis Shortages, Producers Warn