Sexual Assault Charges Dropped Against Spiritual Leader

0:00It's April 17th. I'm Cory with the story. This is Canada News Today, driven by AI. Sexual assault charges against Johannes de Ruider, a self-proclaimed spiritual leader near Edmonton, and his wife Leigh Ann, have been dropped by. Prosecutors. Each phase six counts with a trial set for September. The Alberta Crown decided after a full review, they couldn't move forward. Deruder runs a group called the College of Integrated Philosophy, also known as the Oasis group. Back in 2023, cops charged them, alleging he convinced female followers that spirit-guided sex acts would lead to enlightenment. Details on his wife's role stayed vague at first. Folks who came forward share tough stories, and the Crown thanked them publicly. They get the emotional toll this takes, especially with such serious claims hanging in the air. Prosecutors stressed, the call wasn't easy, admitting it might lead people frustrated and unsatisfied. Now an internal review is kicking off to dig into what went down and prevent repeats,

1:00leaving the community wrestling with unresolved questions.