Hankey accuser files lawsuit against universities, Anglican Church, estate
Glenn Johnson says former professor and priest Wayne John Hankey assaulted him when he was 14.
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Glenn Johnson says former professor and priest Wayne John Hankey assaulted him when he was 14.
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Glenn Johnson says he will sue the University of King's College and the Anglican Church after Wayne Hankey allegedly assaulted him in the late '70s.
Posted: May 14, 2021 6:00 AM AT | Last Updated: May 14 Wayne Hankey delivers a lecture on the steps of the University of King's College library in 2011.(CBC) Two Halifax law firms are exploring the possibility of filing a civil lawsuit related to claims of sexual assault against former university professor Wayne Hankey. McKiggan Hebert and Wagners Law Firm are both working with people who have come forward as possible complainants. Hankey, 76, who taught at both the University of King's College and Dalhousie University for decades, is already facing three criminal charges. Two are sexual ass...
Posted: May 04, 2021 6:00 AM AT | Last Updated: May 4 The University of King's College has commissioned an independent, third-party review into allegations against retired professor Wayne Hankey.(Robert Guertin/CBC) The University of King's College's independent review of sexual assault allegations against former professor Wayne Hankey is the right thing to do, but could have an impact on current or future court cases, legal experts say. Hankey, 76, is facing two counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault in connection with incidents, some of which are alleged to have occurred...