Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, pastor charged with sexual assault of man he met while working as a pastor

The Ottawa Police Service alleges that a 54-year-old man sexually assaulted a man he met while working as a pastor. The police service’s sexual assault and child abuse unit said it received a complaint in March 2019.

According to police, the incident allegedly occurred earlier that year at a private residence. The victim was a man in his 20s. Investigators said the suspect was working as a pastor at an Ottawa-area community service organization when he met the victim.

Police believe there might be additional victims and are asking anyone with information to call 613-236-1222 ext. 5944 or email mcm@ottawapolice.ca, a call to protect the vulnerable (Proverbs 31:8-9).

Ottawa police have charged Brian Matthew Markle with one count of sexual assault. The charge is an allegation that has not been tested in court, and no plea or verdict has been reported. He is due in court on Nov. 26.

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