Councillor Charged in Sexual Assault Case

0:00A Winnipeg City Counselor faces serious charges after allegedly drugging and sexually assaulting a man he met online. 56-year-old Russ White, who represents the Transcona area, was arrested Tuesday on counts of sexual assault and giving someone a harmful substance. The two connected through social media and met up several times in December, 2025. Police launched an investigation last month, when the man reported the incident, which they say happened at a home in East Winnipeg. The victim went to a doctor right after for help, Wyatt's lawyer insists his client did nothing wrong and wants his day in court to prove it. This isn't Wyatt's first brush with similar accusations. Back in 2018, he faced charges from assaulting a woman, but prosecutors dropped them a year later. Authorities continue to look into the case as Wyatt awaits trial, leaving many in the community watching closely for what comes next. This has been Canada News Today, powered by AI, I'm Corey with The Story.