Alberta Teacher Charged with Sexual Assault of Junior High Student

Fred Archer, an 81-year-old former Calgary teacher, is facing new sexual assault charges linked to incidents from 1985-1986, amidst a $15-million class-action lawsuit concerning abuse allegations involving him and another teacher. Archer, who has previously served a three-year prison sentence for sexual assaults, denies the latest allegations and plans to contest the charges. His lawyer expressed concerns about the timing of the claims, suggesting financial incentives for complainants due to the lawsuit. A trial for earlier charges related to incidents at John Ware Junior High is scheduled for summer 2024.