'Justice system failed me': Calgary woman speaks out after sex assault trial cut short
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A young Calgary woman says she understands why victims of sexual assault often don't report it after a trial against her former boss was cut short.
A young Calgary woman says she understands why victims of sexual assault often don't report it after a trial against her former boss was cut short.
Former Calgary bar owner Grant Lee Cichacki, 43, was charged in 2023 with sexual assault stemming from allegations he raped an 18-year-old employee.
On Tuesday, the second day of the trial, Crown prosecutor Tara Wells directed a stay of proceedings, prior to final arguments taking place.
The now 20-year-old woman who accused Cichacki of sexual assault can’t be identified due to a court-ordered publication ban.
She told CTV News she broke down in tears upon learning the charge had been stayed.
"I was so beyond upset and so beyond angry. When I was told the news, I left the courthouse in tears. I had a panic attack and was not doing well.
"I had to go home and he got to walk free."
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