The elected Chief of the Xeni Gwet’in First Nation has been charged with sexual interference of a person under the age of 16.
51-year-old Roger William appeared in Provincial court today and is due back in court on September 20th.
The alleged incident took place in May of this year.
Brock Martland, a Vancouver lawyer, has been appointed Special Prosecutor in the case.
The appointment of a Special Prosecutor is intended to avoid any potential or perceived improper influence in the administration of justice.
William was first elected chief in 1992, a position he has held ever since with the exception of a stint between 2008 and 2013 when Marilyn Baptiste held that position.
– with files from George Henderson, My Cariboo Now
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