Saskatchewan NDP reviewing sex assault allegation against former candidate
REGINA — Saskatchewan New Democrats are investigating an allegation from a young party member who says she was harassed and sexually assaulted by a party insider.
Interim NDP leader Nicole Sarauer says she first learned about the allegation a few weeks ago and the party’s anti-harassment committee is reviewing the circumstances. Sarauer would not discuss the details.
“We believe survivors. I believe survivors,” Sarauer repeatedly said at a news conference Thursday at the Saskatchewan legislature.
The Canadian Press is not identifying the woman because it has not spoken to her and does not name alleged sexual assault victims without their consent.