Independent B.C. MLA Jordan Kealy is facing a charge of sexual assault.
Kealy was charged Wednesday (June 3) for alleged offences that occurred between Jan. 1 and Sept. 20, 2024, according to a statement release by the B.C. Prosecution Service Thursday. He is the MLA for Peace River North.
B.C.’s Court Services Online shows Kealy is expected in Fort St. John court on July 6.
Gail Barnes was appointed on Feb. 9 as a special prosecutor involving an investigation from the North District Prince George RCMP into the allegations against Kealy. B.C. Prosecution Service says a special prosecutor is intended to avoid any potential for real or perceived improper influence in the administration of justice considering the nature of the allegations and the identity of the accused as an elected public official.
Barnes is a senior Vancouver lawyer.
The B.C. Prosecution Service says it will not be releasing additional information or commenting further at this time.
Black Press Media has reached out to Kealy for comment.
More to come.