University of Manitoba music prof charged in historical sexual assault of teen student

09-Aug-2025

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A 55-year-old music professor has been charged in connection with the sexual assault of a teenage girl who was a student of his for private music lessons at the University of Manitoba more than a decade ago.

Winnipeg police said on August 8 the 15-year-old girl received classes from the then-37-year-old professor between Dec. 17, 2007 and March 11, 2010. Grooming of the teen began during the lessons and sexual assaults happened off campus, police said. 

The girl ended the relationship and the professor tried to reinitiate contact by repeatedly emailing her, police said. 

The girl has since moved away from Winnipeg. She reported the incident in February to police in another jurisdiction, who contacted Winnipeg investigators. 

The Manitoba Prosecution Service authorized charges of sexual assault and sexual exploitation, police said.