Close X
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
ADVT 
National

Two doctors accused of drugging, sexually assaulting woman found not guilty

Darpan News Desk Canadian Press, 25 Sep, 2014 11:11 AM
  • Two doctors accused of drugging, sexually assaulting woman found not guilty

TORONTO - An Ontario judge has found two doctors not guilty of drugging and sexually assaulting a medical student in 2011.

Dr. Amitabh Chauhan and Dr. Suganthan Kayilasanthan were accused of allegedly drugging and then sexually assaulting the woman after a night of drinking and dancing at a Toronto club.

Justice Julie Thorburn says she understands that the trial has been a "long and emotional journey" for all involved and that her decision might be "difficult" for some.

But she says she has reasonable doubt as to whether the victim was drugged and then sexually assaulted.

Chauhan had also been accused of drugging and sexually assaulting another woman in 2003 whom he had a relationship with years earlier.

He was found not guilty on those charges as well.

MORE National ARTICLES

Canada Prepared To Take On ISIL But Will Do So On A Budget: PM Harper

Canada Prepared To Take On ISIL But Will Do So On A Budget: PM Harper
LONDON - Canada will take further action to combat the rising threat of Islamic extremism in the Middle East, but it will only do within the confines of a sensible, frugal budget, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Wednesday.

Canada Prepared To Take On ISIL But Will Do So On A Budget: PM Harper

Nova Scotia To Introduce Legislation To Ban Fracking For Onshore Shale Gas

Nova Scotia To Introduce Legislation To Ban Fracking For Onshore Shale Gas
HALIFAX - The Nova Scotia government will prohibit high-volume hydraulic fracturing for onshore shale gas, saying Wednesday the ban will remain in place until the province's population is ready to embrace the industry.

Nova Scotia To Introduce Legislation To Ban Fracking For Onshore Shale Gas

Catering CEO, Desmond Hague, resigns amid allegations of animal abuse in B.C.

Catering CEO, Desmond Hague, resigns amid allegations of animal abuse in B.C.
VANCOUVER - A man alleged to have abused a dog while being video taped in a Vancouver hotel elevator has resigned from his post as CEO of a high-profile catering company.

Catering CEO, Desmond Hague, resigns amid allegations of animal abuse in B.C.

Reports contradict PM's view on aboriginal women victims

Reports contradict PM's view on aboriginal women victims
Dozens of federal, provincial and community studies compiled by the Conservative government appear to contradict the prime minister's contention that the problem of missing and murdered aboriginal women isn't a "sociological phenomenon."

Reports contradict PM's view on aboriginal women victims

B.C. Premier Christy Clark Urges Teachers' Union To Suspend Strike, Resume Talks

B.C. Premier Christy Clark Urges Teachers' Union To Suspend Strike, Resume Talks
VANCOUVER - British Columbia Premier Christy Clark is urging the province's teachers' union to suspend its strike and get back to the bargaining table so students can start school.

B.C. Premier Christy Clark Urges Teachers' Union To Suspend Strike, Resume Talks

Lawyer asks court to overturn Robert Latimer's travel restrictions

Lawyer asks court to overturn Robert Latimer's travel restrictions
VANCOUVER - The lawyer for Robert Latimer says his client should be allowed to travel outside Canada.

Lawyer asks court to overturn Robert Latimer's travel restrictions