Halifax-based sailor charged with sexual assault involving another Canadian Forces member

A Halifax-based sailor has been charged with two counts of sexual assault, involving another member of the Canadian Armed Forces.

Leading Seaman Darryl Ryan, a crew member of HMCS Fredericton, is charged with two counts of sexual assault.

READ: Nova Scotia military member charged with sexual assault of another Canadian Forces member

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According to National Defence, the two alleged incidents took place in September 2016 at CFB Borden in Ontario.

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The matter will be dealt with under the military justice system and there could possibly be a court martial.

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