Jury selection in sexual assault case of Regina chiropractor underway
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Jury selection is underway in the trial of Ruben Manz, a Regina-based chiropractor who is facing multiple counts of sexual assault.
Jury selection is underway in the trial of Ruben Manz, a Regina-based chiropractor who is facing multiple counts of sexual assault.
The jury selection process began Monday morning at Mosaic Stadium.
Manz faces a total of seven counts of sexual assault. He was first arrested in April of 2021 after two former clients came forward, alleging they were subjected to "inappropriate and unwanted actions" during their chiropractic treatments.
The victims claimed that Manz’s alleged actions "Could not be categorized as a necessary part of the treatment."
In its opening statement, the Crown outlined the allegations faced by the accused.
"Manz reached under their shirts and bras of the women," the Crown explained. "You will hear that every one of the women felt very uncomfortable because of this touching."
"Each of these women will tell you that this touching was done without their consent."