The Vancouver Police Department says Jake Virtanen, a former Vancouver Canucks forward, has been charged with one count of sexual assault following an investigation.
The department says the B.C. Prosecution Service approved the charge following an investigation into an incident that occurred in Vancouver on Sept. 26, 2017.
Virtanen, 25, was playing for the Vancouver Canucks at the time.
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On May 1, 2021, the team placed Virtanen on leave following allegations of sexual misconduct. In July, it bought him out of his contract.
Const. Tania Visintin says the investigation was launched that same month after the complainant, who is now 23, came forward to the police.
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