Published Aug 10, 20261 minute readJason Bernard James, 52, of Dartmouth has been committed to stand trial in Nova Scotia Supreme Court on five charges involving a woman, including two counts of extortion and single counts of sexual assault, uttering threats and voyeurism. Photo by Steve BruceArticle contentA former employee of the Nova Scotia Health Authority has been committed to stand trial on five charges involving a woman, including two counts of extortion.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 contentDefence lawyer Andrea Rasmussen appeared in Nova Scotia Supreme Court in Halifax on Aug. 6 on behalf of Jason Bernard James, 52, of Dartmouth.Article contentArticle contentJames was arrested in June 2025 and charged with one count each of sexual assault, extortion and uttering threats.Article contentArticle contentA preliminary inquiry was held in Halifax provincial court late last month. At the conclusion of the hearing, James was also ordered to stand trial on additional charges of extortion and voyeurism.Article contentThe offences were allegedly committed between Dec. 31, 2013, and June 4, 2025. The identity of the complainant is protected by a publication ban.Article contentThe case will return to Supreme Court on Sept. 3 for pleas and the setting of dates for a judge-alone trial.Article contentJames was director of facilities management and support for the health authority at the time of his arrest but is no longer employed with the authority.Article contentA June 30, 2025, bail order prohibits James from contacting the complainant or being within 100 metres of her home, school or workplace. He also cannot possess any firearms.Article content
Former Nova Scotia Health employee ordered to stand trial on extortion charges
