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Ottawa music teacher charged after two students allegedly sexually assaulted: police

The Canadian Press / Fred Chartrand / File

Ottawa police have charged a Brampton, Ont., man with sexual assault after allegations that he inappropriately touched two of his students while he was a music teacher at a private studio.

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Jose Hernandez, 70, is facing two counts of sexual assault for incidents police say happened at the Ottawa studio between 2012 and 2016.

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Police say they received the first complaint in May, which led to Hernandez being charged in July.

Another alleged victim was subsequently identified, leading to a second sexual assault charge.

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Police say they are continuing to investigate and they are concerned there may be more victims.

Hernandez will appear in court Aug. 30.

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