{"id":30600,"date":"2021-09-10T14:39:16","date_gmt":"2021-09-10T14:39:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wagners1.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/jaddus-joseph-poirier-former-teacher-and-coach-accused-of-sexual-abuse\/"},"modified":"2021-09-10T14:39:16","modified_gmt":"2021-09-10T14:39:16","slug":"jaddus-joseph-poirier-former-teacher-and-coach-accused-of-sexual-abuse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wagners.co\/fr\/blog\/jaddus-joseph-poirier-former-teacher-and-coach-accused-of-sexual-abuse\/","title":{"rendered":"Jaddus Joseph Poirier, Former Teacher and Coach Accused of Sexual Abuse"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Update: Former Halifax teacher pleads not guilty to most recent molestation charges<\/h3>\nFormer teacher and minor hockey coach in the Halifax area accused of molesting boys has pleaded not guilty to his most recent charges, from incidents that allegedly happened more than 30 years ago.\n\nLawyer Christa Thompson appeared in Halifax provincial court on behalf of Jaddus Joseph Poirier, 80, who is charged with sexual interference, sexual exploitation and sexual assault.\n\nThe offences involve the same individual and were allegedly committed between January 1988 and July 1990. The charges were first in court this summer.\n\nThere is a publication ban on the identity of the complainant.\n\nAfter Thompson entered the not-guilty pleas for her client, Judge Ann Marie Simmons had scheduled the trial for Jan. 25 and 26, 2024.\n\nThe Crown attorney on the case is Constance MacIsaac, who specializes in prosecuting sexual offences.\n\nPoirier was one of the two seniors arrested back in 2019 in Operation Apollo, an investigation that had began in 2016 after multiple men reported they had been sexually abused as children by teachers and coaches in the 1970s and 1980s.\n

Jaddus Joseph Poirier, 79, former teacher and coach accused of Sexual Abuse<\/h3>\nJaddus Joseph Poirier along with Micheal Patrick McNutt<\/a> were the focus of Program Apollo. Halifax Regional Police launched Program Apollo, a focused investigation, after several former students and athletes coached by these men alleged they were sexually abused by them. As result of Project Apollo, McNutt pleaded guilty and received a 15-year prison term for sexual abusing numerous victims.\n\nPoirier, like McNutt, was a teacher and volunteer hockey coach in Halifax spanning the years 1983 to 2002.[1]<\/a> As a result of the allegations, Poirier has \u00a0being charged with two counts of gross indecency and two counts of sexual assault.[2]<\/a> Poirier\u2019s criminal trial was originally scheduled for August 2021.[3]<\/a> However, Poirier had a appendectomy in May 2021 and reportedly has been suffering from complications.[4]<\/a> Poirier reports that his health has declined and he now requires a wheelchair, suffers from vision problems, and needs to lie down to rest every couple hours.[5]<\/a>\u00a0 As a result, Poirier\u2019s trial has been rescheduled for January 17, 2022.[6]<\/a>\n

Civil Lawsuits against the Halifax Regional School Board and Sports Associations<\/strong><\/h3>\nCivil lawsuits are likely to be filed against Halifax Regional School Board and a number of local sports organizations in regards to the abuse by Poirier.\u00a0 These lawsuits in general claim that theses organizations and the Halifax Regional School Board failed to protect the victims and failed to take steps to remove Poirier when they became aware, or ought to have been aware, that he was a sexual predator.\n\nThe purpose of these lawsuits is for victims to see monetary compensation for pain and suffering, lost income, valuable services, and the cost of care (e.g. psychological counselling).\n\nWagners Law Firm<\/a> has the experience required to help you navigate your historical sexual abuse claim<\/a>. We understand it may take years or even decades for a victim to come forward.\n

No Time Limit on Bringing Sexual Assault Claims in Nova Scotia<\/strong><\/h3>\nIn 2015, Nova Scotia adopted the Limitation of Actions Act, SNS 2014, c 35 which removed any time limitation on when a lawsuit must be filed in regard to sexual abuse. This means that historical victims of sexual abuse that are now ready to come forward can initiate lawsuits despite the fact the abuse happened years or even decades previously.\n

Legal Help for Sexual Abuse and Sexual Assault<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe lawyers at Wagners<\/a> understand that being sexually molested or assaulted is a challenging and painful experience to endure. You deserve to be protected, heard, and advocated for. We know that discussing a sexual assault experience is challenging, but we promise to listen to you, help you understand all viable legal options, ensure your assailant is held liable, and fight for your right to get fair compensation for the damages you suffered.\n\nFile criminal charges:<\/strong>\u00a0If you take this option, you will not get monetary compensation. Investigations will be done, and the accused will be arrested if sufficient evidence is found. If the defendant is found guilty, he or she could face punishment like imprisonment.\n\nCivil lawsuit:<\/strong>\u00a0The law allows you to file a claim in a civil court against your assailant or the\u00a0institution that hired him or her. Unlike criminal charges, a claim (civil action) can result in a settlement to help you (the victim) recover from the assault or abuse you endured.\n\nClass action lawsuit:<\/strong>\u00a0This type of lawsuit is filed by a group of people who were sexually assaulted or abused by the same accused party. The victims can collectively file a claim (class-action lawsuit) against their assailant or the institution liable for the abuse or assault.\n\nWith the help of a highly experienced sexual assault lawyer, you will gain an in-depth understanding of your legal options and take the right action depending on the circumstances of your lawsuit.\n

Compensation in Sexual Assault Cases<\/strong><\/h3>\nAt Wagners<\/a>, we firmly believe that no amount of monetary compensation can take away the pain linked to sexual assault. But there are many benefits of resolving sexual assault lawsuits successfully. The plaintiffs can get the financial help they need to get the right medical assistance and start rebuilding their lives. Besides, bringing your abuser to justice can restore your dignity and probably encourage other survivors of sexual assault to seek justice as well.\n\nIf you win a sexual abuse claim, you may be entitled to compensation for:\n