A preliminary inquiry will be held in Truro provincial court next March for Walter Langille, 81, of Valley, who is charged with sexually abusing two youths in the 1970s, when he was a scout leader. Photo by File photoArticle contentAn elderly Colchester County man has elected to be tried by a Nova Scotia Supreme Court judge on allegations that he molested two young people in the 1970s, when he was a scout leader.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentWalter Langille, 81, of Valley, near Truro, faces five counts each of indecent assault and committing an act of gross indecency.Article contentArticle contentA warrant for Langille’s arrest was issued June 16 after he failed to show up in Truro provincial court for his arraignment.Article contentArticle contentNine days later, lawyer Peter Lederman appeared on behalf of Langille and announced his client was choosing to be tried in Supreme Court by a judge alone.Article contentJudge Alain Begin scheduled a preliminary inquiry in provincial court next March 31.Article contentA preliminary hearing determines if there is sufficient evidence for an accused to be sent on to Supreme Court for trial. It’s also a chance for the defence to assess the Crown’s witnesses.Article contentRCMP announced the charges against Langille on June 13, saying he had been arrested May 30 and released on conditions.Article contentColchester County RCMP received a report last October of historical sexual assaults that occurred when the person was a youth. During the investigation, a second alleged victim was identified.Article contentThe identities of the complainants are protected by a publication ban.Article contentPolice said the offences occurred between 1970 and 1976, when the complainants were scouts and attended weekly meetings at Valley Baptist Church. Langille was their scoutmaster.Article contentLangille’s May 30 undertaking prohibited him from having contact with anyone under the age of 18 unless an adult is present.Article content
Former Truro-area scout leader wants to be tried by Supreme Court judge on historical sex charges
