Winnipeg Coun. Russ Wyatt facing charges, including sexual assault

Winnipeg Coun. Russ Wyatt, the city councillor for Transcona, is currently facing multiple charges, including sexual assault, according to police. The latest allegations involve a man he met in July 2023, with the victim claiming that Wyatt provided him with an illicit drug during an in-person meeting at a home in southwest Winnipeg.

This incident, along with others, has led to Wyatt's arrest and charges of sexual assault and administering a noxious thing with intent to endanger life or cause bodily harm. Wyatt was released pending a future court appearance and has faced sexual assault charges before, with one case being stayed in 2018. In April, he was removed from council committees following a 14-0 vote.

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