Man Faces Sexual Assault Charges in Winnipeg Hotel Incident

0:00It's March 27. You're listening to Canada News today, AI-powered local news. I'm Corey with The Story. A 53-year-old man faces sexual assault charges after an incident with a female co-worker at a Winnipeg hotel during a work conference. Scott Fielding was arrested on Thursday and released with conditions while the case moves forward. The assault allegedly happened in March 2024. The 34-year-old woman had been out with colleagues from the event when a man from her company took her back to her room. Questions are swirling about Fielding's background. He shares a name with a former Manitoba Cabinet Minister and Winnipeg City Counselor from the Progressive Conservative Party, though police won't. Confirm a link. The woman didn't report it right away. She went to officers in another area in January 2025, who passed the details to Winnipeg Police. Investigators continue to build their case, with Fielding yet to respond publicly as the legal process unfolds.