Edmonton police say that Leigh Ann de Ruiter was arrested on Monday and charged with three counts of sexual assault
The wife of a controversial Alberta spiritual leader accused of sexually assaulting some his followers is now facing multiple charges of sexual assault herself., was arrested on Monday and charged with three counts of sexual assault.
Police at the time said Mr. de Ruiter allegedly “informed certain female group members that he was directed by a spirit to engage in sexual activity with them, and that engaging in sexual activity with him will provide them an opportunity to achieve a state of higher being or spiritual enlightenment.” The allegations date to between 2017 and 2020, and involve four women.
Ms. de Ruiter, 64, was previously executive director of the Oasis Centre, the lavish west end facility where her husband’s meetings took place. The Oasis Centre was sold to the Aga Khan Foundation in October, 2021, for $6.7-million.
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