Tsilhqot’in chief charged with sexual offence placed on leave

Aug 31, 2017 | 10:45 AM

WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. — A Tsilhqot’in chief accused of a sexual offence against a child has been placed on a leave of absence by the Tsilhqot’in National Government (TNG).

Xeni Gwet’in Chief Roger William is facing one count of sexual interference of a person under the age of 16.

He was expected to make his first court appearance yesterday.

The TNG placed William on leave, effective immediately.