Independent B.C. MLA Jordan Kealy has been charged with sexual assault, according to the B.C. Prosecution Service.
The service said in a June 4 release that the alleged offences occurred between Jan. 1 and Sept. 20, 2024, in Fort St. John, B.C.
Special prosecutor Gail Barnes was appointed on Feb. 9 in connection with an investigation being conducted by the North District Prince George RCMP into allegations against Kealy, according the statement.
“The appointment of a Special Prosecutor is intended to avoid any potential for real or perceived improper influence in the administration of justice considering the nature of the allegations and the identity of the accused as an elected public official,” said the release….