Alberta spiritual leader and wife face stayed sexual assault charges.

Sexual assault charges against a self-styled Alberta spiritual leader and his wife have been stayed, meaning the case will not proceed to trial. The Crown Prosecution Service decided not to move forward with the proceedings, citing internal considerations. The decision comes after a thorough review of the allegations, which were first brought forward in 2023. The individuals, who were accused of spiritual manipulation, are now free from the charges, though the prosecution emphasized the seriousness of the allegations and the importance of the complainants' experiences.