A judge in Halifax has dismissed a sexual assault charge against a former family doctor.
On April 6, Halifax Regional Police confirmed that Graeme Bethune of Halifax would be charged with one count of sexual assault.
They said the charge was in relation to incidents alleged to have occurred at a residence in Dartmouth between 2005 and 2007.
At the time, police said they were told in November 2020 that the 74-year-old had allegedly assaulted a patient. On Thursday, a Nova Scotia Supreme Court judge dismissed the charge after the Crown announced it would not be presenting any evidence.
- Applicants for child care operator licences in Saskatchewan say they’re being denied
- More than $500M likely required annually for Calgary to meet affordable housing targets
- First-ever Saskatchewan commodity showcase connects producers with global buyers
- Montreal-area family hopes daughter’s cancer journey inspires blood donors
-
![]()
Cyclospora outbreak source not confirmed, health officials investigating link to lettuce, greens -
![]()
CN rail train drives through inferno as wildfires ravage northwestern Ontario -
![]()
WestJet flight attendants vote in favour of strike -
![]()
Immigration lawyer reacts as some “Lost Canadians” told to return citizenship certificate
Get breaking National news
The Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service confirmed the Crown had determined there was no realistic prospect of conviction.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 4, 2022.
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.