Ottawa teacher facing sexual assault charges involving minor, police looking for other victims
CTV
The Ottawa Police Service says a teacher is facing charges related to alleged sexual assaults involving a minor under the age of 18.
Ottawa police says a teacher is facing charges related to alleged sexual assaults involving a minor under the age of 18.
Rayon Finnikin, 37, has been charged with sexual assault, voyeurism, sexual exploitation and telecommunication with a person under the age of 18 for a specific criminal offence. The incidents allegedly involved a male victim under the age of 18, police say.
The alleged assaults happened at "Ottawa-based programs and schools" since 2019, police say.
Finnikin is scheduled to appear in court Saturday.
In a statement to CTV News, the Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) said Finnikin was a former occasional teacher at Sacred Heart High School.
"It is our understanding that he was also employed by multiple school boards and volunteered at community organizations," reads the statement.
"As of now, no student from OCSB has reported being affected. However, if any students come forward, we will provide them with our full support. Our priority is to ensure the well-being of our students."
