The former leader of a Canadian LGBTQ Pride group in British Columbia has been charged with sex crimes against children.
The suspect has been identified as 39-year-old Sean Gravels, former president of the North Peace Pride Society (NPPS) in CBC. report January 8th.
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BREAKING NEWS: Sean Gravels, outspoken LGBTQ activist and president of Canada's LGBTQ Pride organization, has been arrested on charges of child sex crimes and possession and distribution of child pornography. pic.twitter.com/dSSX6SEBsx
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Charges against the man include “touching a person under 16 for sexual purposes, sexual interference with a person under 16, possession of child pornography, and importation or distribution of child pornography,” the report said. BCPS spokesperson Dan McLaughlin told CBC News in an email. He issued a statement on Monday. ”
McLaughlin noted that the alleged incidents occurred in or near Fort St. John, adding, “The obstruction and exploitation charges are alleged offenses that occurred on December 29, 2023, and the child pornography charges occurred on December 31, 2023.” ,” the CBC report added. .
Post Millennial newspaper senior editor Andy Ngo said in a social media post Wednesday. share In a statement, NPPS said the agency did not mention Gravels' name or the nature of the charges against him.
“This group works closely with children through youth programs,” Go wrote. “Underscoring our commitment to community values, we have removed this individual from our board of directors,” NPPS said in a statement.
The LGBTQ+ organization run by Sean Gravels issued a statement without disclosing the identity of its president who was arrested or the details of his child sex offense charges. The group works closely with children through youth programs. pic.twitter.com/kL8MpnnoEc
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NPPS also said: “We would like to clarify that the association itself is not implicated in any of the charges. These are isolated to individuals.”
According to the group WebsiteThe members of the B.C. is registered and incorporated with the state as a non-profit organization.
According to the NPPS Facebook page, the organization says: advertised There are many events for children and young people.
One event was held for young people at a local library. celebrate So-called “Pride Month”:
Thank you to Fort St. John Public Library for providing a safe space for youth to celebrate Pride Month with games, activities, food and drinks!
Contributor Northern Peace Pride Association upon Thursday, June 1, 2023
“thank you, Fort St. John Public Library Thank you for providing this safe space for young people to celebrate Pride Month with games, activities, food and drink! ” a June group post read.
