UPDATE: Saskatoon businessman Nowshad Ali acquitted of sexual assault
SASKATOON – High profile Saskatoon businessman, Nowshad Ali, is accused of sexually assaulting a young girl ten years ago. His trial began at Court of Queen’s Bench Wednesday.
Ali is accused of inappropriately touching an 11-year-old girl on two separate occasions.
The court heard testimonies from the victim, who is now 21-years-old, and her mother. Both cannot be identified under a publication ban.
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The girl’s mother testified that her daughter came forward and told her Ali put his hand between her legs twice. She said it happened once in Ali’s home, where he and his wife would often babysit her.
She said eventually the girl did not want to visit Ali’s home and both her and her daughter were advised to keep their eyes open and “watch for signs” after meeting with a councillor.
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An emotional testimony came from Ali, who was seen tearing up several times on stand, and said the allegations tore him apart. Ali denied the allegations and added that something must have been “misinterpreted.”
The trial will resume Thursday morning, where final arguments will be presented.
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