Alberta dentist facing multiple sexual assault charges in incidents dating back to 2012
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An Alberta dentist will appear in court later this month on sexual assault charges.
An Alberta dentist will appear in court later this month on sexual assault charges.
Shouresh Charkhandeh has been charged with four counts of sexual assault, and one count of sexual assault with a weapon, threats to a third party or causing bodily harm.
According to court documents, the charges stem from incidents that took place between 2012 and 2013.
It's unclear when Charkhandeh was criminally charged with sexual assault.
Both the Edmonton and Calgary Police Services were unable to confirm if their officers conducted the arrest.
In 2022, a hearing tribunal for the College of Dental Surgeons of Alberta (CDSA) found a Dr. Shouresh Charkhandeh guilty of unprofessional conduct in a complaint that included multiple allegations of sexual assault.
According to the tribunal decision document, Charkhandeh was accused of committing the following acts against a staff member:
