Brian Bolliger, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (arrested Dec 2012) [sexual assault of girl]

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Brian Bolliger, 56, private music teacher at Scarborough Music Company, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, "allegedly sexually assaulted a young girl while in her home "

Mugshots.com: Brian Bolliger

Newz4u: Toronto man accused of child sexual assault for the second time (Dec 27 2012)

A man who was charged in 2010 for sexually assaulting a child was arrested today for the same crime in Toronto. According to Toronto Police the accused allegedly sexually assaulted a young girl while in her home between 2006 and 2010. Brian Bolliger, 56, of Toronto has been charged with sexual assault and sexual interference.​

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Earlier arrest:

680 News: Music teacher at east-end music store faces sex assault charges (Oct 29 2010)

A music teacher is accused of sexually assaulting one of his young students at an east-end music store. Police have released his picture to the public because they think there may be more alleged victims. Police said the accused rents space within the Scarboro Music Company on Kingston Road, at Victoria Park, and conducts private lessons. It’s alleged that on October 12, an eight-year-old girl was sexually assaulted during her lesson. Brian Bolliger, 54, is charged with sexual assault and sexual interference.​

Toronto Observer: Music teacher charged with sexual assault of girl (Nov 2 2010)

Police have arrested a private music teacher who rented space at the Scarboro Music Company in connection with the alleged sexual assault of an eight-year-old girl. On Oct. 18, officers responded to a call about an alleged assault, which took place nearly a week earlier during an Oct. 12 music lesson, police said. Brian Bolliger, 54, of Toronto, is facing charges of sexual assault and sexual interference.​

Earlier acquittal:

Toronto Star: Drum teacher acquitted of fondling student (Sept 21 2011)

A former Canadian rock drummer has been found not guilty of fondling a little girl while giving her music lessons.​

“I am not satisfied that the Crown has proven the offence beyond a reasonable doubt for a number of reasons,” provincial court Justice William Bassel said Wednesday ​

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Bolliger was once a drummer with True Myth, a progressive rock group formed in London, Ont., which put out two albums in 1979 and 1981. He had been a music teacher for 29 years. For more than two years, Bolliger gave the girl weekly drum lessons at Scarboro Music Company on Kingston Rd. But on Oct. 12, 2010, she complained to her mother, saying: “Brian is touching me,” court heard. The Crown suggested at Bolliger’s trial that he put his hand down the girl’s pants and shirt while she practised the drums in his studio ​

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The girl, now 9, testified Bolliger’s touching made her very uncomfortable, but she also said it only happened when she was playing on his set of drums, as opposed to the kit she usually used, Murphy said during the trial. Yet the girl continued to ask to use his drums, which doesn’t make sense if she was worried about being fondled, Murphy had told the judge. The girl, known to be confident, happy-go-lucky and speaking her mind, nevertheless waited 2½ years to disclose the touching she claimed happened at almost every weekly lesson, Murphy added.​

 

Toronto Sun: Toronto man faces sex assault charges (Dec 27 2012)

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A Toronto man has been charged with the sexual assault of a young girl, Toronto Police said Thursday. Police alleged that between 2006 and 2010 the man sexually assaulted the girl in her home ... Brian Bolliger, 56, of Toronto, has been charged with sexual assault and sexual interference.​

 

Toronto News 24: Man faces two charges in sexual assault investigation, Brian Bolliger, 56, Photograph of man released (Dec 27 2012)

On Thursday, December 27, 2012, police arrested a [Brian Bolliger] in connection with a sexual assault investigation. It is alleged that between 2006 and 2010, the accused sexually assaulted a young girl while in her home. Brian Bolliger, 56, of Toronto, has been charged with 1) Sexual Assault, 2) Sexual Interference.​

 

CP 24: Man arrested after young girl sexually assaulted (Dec 27 2012)

Police have arrested a Toronto man in connection with the sexual assault of a young girl over a period of several years. Police allege that between 2006 and 2010, the girl was sexually assaulted while in her home. The suspect, identified by police as 56-year old Brian Bolliger, is charged with sexual assault and sexual interference.​

 

640 Toronto: 56 Year Old Man Charged With Sexual Assault Of Young Girl (Dec 27 2012)

Police have arrested and charged 56 year old Brian Bolliger with the sexual assault of a young girl over several years. It's alleged the assaults took place in the girls home between 2006 and 2010.​

 

Durham Radio News: 56 year-old man charged with sex assault in Toronto, and police believe there may be other victims (Dec 28 2012)

A 56 year-old man has been charged by Toronto Police after an investigation into a sexual assault. Officials say Brian Bolliger was taken into custody on Thursday, and faces charges dating back to 2006 when he allegedly sexually assaulted a young girl while in her home.​

 

Toronto Star: Scarborough music teacher arrested for alleged sexual assault (Dec 28 2012)

A long-time Toronto music teacher has been arrested in connection with a sexual assault investigation. Toronto police allege that between 2006 and 2010, 56-year-old Brian Bolliger assaulted a young girl in her home ​

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Bolliger, who has been a music teacher for 30 years in Scarborough, was acquitted of sexual assault and sexual interference last year. In that case, a girl alleged he touched her while giving her drum lessons from ages 6 to 8​

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Bolliger was once a drummer with True Myth, a progressive rock group formed in London, Ont., which put out two albums in 1979 and 1981.​

 

I have received a copy of the 2011 judgment that acquitted Brian Bolliger of the charges pertaining to the 2010 arrest. This acquittal was already noted above. I was in the process of posting this document here until I noticed that it is a privileged document mentioning the 14-year-old victim by name and should never have been distributed either to the domain registrar (they are complaining that this thread is "abusive" ) nor to myself in the first place. I'll consider uploading it (again) after I see how much editing is needed to remove her name.

I have no information regarding the disposition of the charges pertaining to the 2012 arrest.