McBride case resuming in June

A preliminary hearing for a 75year-old city man accused of historical sexual assault continues June 4 in Pembroke (Renfrew County) Ontario Court of Justice.

Stan McBride Jr. faces 20 charges involving 10 complainants from incidents alleged to have taken place between 1969 and 1986.

The hearing, which determines if there is enough evidence to set the matter down for trial before a Superior Court judge, is being heard by Justice Michael March. The proceeding began Feb. 6 and 7 and resumed March 26 and 27 and April 10.

A standard publication ban prevents media from reporting the name of witnesses or any information that could identify them.

The son of former city mayor Stanley McBride elected Aug. 16 to face a jury, should he be committed to trial.

He is being represented by lawyer Dave McFadden of the George St.-based firm Moldaver & McFadden. The case is being prosecuted by Terri James.

McBride Jr. was first charged in December 2016 with attempted sexual assault and administering a noxious substance in a 1983 incident involving a 15-year-old boy at a seasonal property in South Algonquin Township, west of Barry’s Bay.

He faces 11 counts of administering a noxious thing, five counts of sexual assault and two counts each of indecent assault and attempted sexual assault.