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Alexander First Nation chief found not guilty of sexual assault
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Alexander First Nation chief found not guilty of sexual assault
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January 11, 2017
The chief of the Alexander First Nation has been found not guilty of sexual assault in a case dating back to 2015. Judge Clifton Purvis said he rejected Kurt Burnstick's testimony and believed he was lying when he talked about being a caring friend to the complainant. Quinn Ohler reports.
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Alexander First Nation chief found not guilty of sexual assault
Description
January 11, 2017
The chief of the Alexander First Nation has been found not guilty of sexual assault in a case dating back to 2015. Judge Clifton Purvis said he rejected Kurt Burnstick's testimony and believed he was lying when he talked about being a caring friend to the complainant. Quinn Ohler reports.
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