Former University of Manitoba jazz professor Steve Kirby has been charged with sexual assault. Winnipeg police confirmed Monday that they were called to investigate a "historic sexual assault" in June 2017. Kirby, 62, was arrested on a charge of sexual assault and released on a promise to appear, a police spokesperson said. Last week, the University of Manitoba came forward with information that two sexual assault investigations were ongoing against faculty, as well as a sexual harassment complaint against a different faculty member. University of Manitoba president David Barnard committed to instituting mandatory training for all faculty and staff on sexual violence, consent and power relationships.

Source: CBC News September 11, 2018 02:26 UTC