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flag British Columbia faces a class-action lawsuit over unchecked sexual assaults by former guard Roderic MacDougall on over 200 inmates from 1976 to 1997.

flag A British Columbia Supreme Court has certified a class-action lawsuit alleging the province failed to stop former prison guard Roderic David MacDougall from sexually assaulting over 200 inmates between 1976 and 1997 at four facilities, including Oakalla Prison. flag The lawsuit claims MacDougall used threats and promises of privileges to coerce victims into sexual acts, and accuses the government of inadequate supervision and ignoring reports. flag MacDougall was convicted in 2000 on multiple counts of sexual assault and extortion. flag Victims are automatically included in the class action unless they opt out, with mediation set for later this year. flag Information can be submitted via bcprisonclassaction.com.

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