Toronto councillor denies any wrongdoing at sexual assault trial | CBC News
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Scarborough Councillor Michael Thompson testified in his sexual assault trial, firmly denying the allegations against him regarding two women at an Ontario cottage in 2022. Thompson claimed during his testimony that he never touched either complainant and maintained that no sexual activities occurred over the Canada Day weekend in question. He further clarified that there was no one intoxicated and minimized any intent to invite guests with ulterior motives. Thompson has pleaded not guilty to the two counts of sexual assault that have been brought against him, and the case continues in court.
Scarborough Coun. Michael Thompson testified that he never touched the complainants and denied any sexual assault allegations, asserting that no one was inebriated.
Thompson stated, 'Absolutely not,' when denying any sexual contact or hidden agenda concerning the incidents at the cottage during Canada Day weekend.
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