Winnipeg High School football coach and teacher Kelsey McKay faces eight other charges of sexually abusing minors during his time at Churchill and Vincent Massi Collegiate High School.
Kelsey McKay, 51, was arrested on April 12 and charged with 14 counts of sexual exploitation of minors while working as a teacher and coaching football in high school. The applicants are five former high school students.
Following his arrest, three other applicants came out, claiming that they had been ill-treated while McKay was working at Churchill High School.
The new charges are three counts of sexual assault, three counts of sexual exploitation and two counts of seduction.
None of the allegations have been proven in court.
All eight victims are now adults, but were minors when they claimed the crimes were committed.
Most of the attacks, involving the first five applicants, took place at McKay’s home, Const. Danny McKinnon said this at a press conference on April 13 after McKay’s initial arrest.
McKinnon also said on April 13 that McKay had built relationships with students who were beyond what was appropriate for teachers and coaches, and that he would not be surprised if more complainants came out after learning of his arrest.
As of April 13, McKay was still employed as a teacher at the Vincent Massey Collegiate, in the Pembina Trails school department.
Pembina Trails head of school Ted Fransen told parents by email on April 13 that McKay had been released on unpaid administrative leave and would not be allowed on the school property.
McKay now faces a total of 22 charges:
- Eight charges of sexual assault.
- Seven charges of sexual exploitation.
- An accusation of sexual interference.
- Six enticing points.
The Winnipeg Sex Crimes Unit continues to investigate, and anyone who wishes to speak to investigators can contact them at 204-986-6245.
Support is available to anyone who has been sexually assaulted. You can access crisis lines and local support services through this website of the Government of Canada or the Association for the Elimination of Violence in Canada database. If you are in immediate danger or fear for your safety or the safety of others around you, please call 911.
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