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Jury Selection Monday For Cretier Sexual Assault Trial

Jury selection is to get underway Monday for a North Huron Man facing 39 historical sexual assault charges involving youth.

Martin Cretier has been charged in connection with assaults on ten victims, who he met at the Wingham hospital, or through the 1st Wingham Scout Troop.

Charges include indecent assault, gross indecency, sexual assault, and sexual interference

The trial is expected to get underway Tuesday.

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