PEI RCMP charge retired priest in regards to historical sexual assaults

PEI RCMP say a 79-year old retired priest has been charged in connection with historical sexual assaults.  In March of 2023, Kings District RCMP began an investigation into a report of sexual offences against a minor that took place in the late 1980s. After a lengthy investigation, RCMP laid charges against 79-year-old Brendon Earl Gallant. He has appeared in court to answer to one count of sexual interference, and one count of invitation to sexual touching. His next court appearance in Thursday in Georgetown Provincial Court.  The RCMP says that any time there is a crime of this nature, there is always the concern that there are other victims. However, police say that at this stage they have no information showing other incidents. The RCMP stresses that a sexual assault complaint can be made at any time as there is no statute of limitations — that if you are a victim of sexual misconduct, you can contact police and you will be heard.