OISE Professor accused of pedophilia-related crimes to have preliminary hearing in two weeks

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There hasn't been much information in the news about the upcoming trial of Ben Levin, the former Ontario Deputy Minister of Education under Kathleen Wynne who was indicted for numerous child pornography and other offenses involving minors.

But one of the detectives involved with the case confirmed for me today that Levin, who at the time of his arrest was a Professor at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), is scheduled to have a preliminary hearing starting on Wednesday, November 26 at the courthouse at 1000 Finch Avenue West in Toronto.

Levin's preliminary hearing is expected to last three days, at which time the court will hear a great deal of evidence about his alleged involvement in procuring child pornography and allegations about his arranging to commit sexual assault, as was described in his indictment. The judge at the hearing will determine if the evidence presented merits the next step of proceeding to trial.  (more...)

OISE Professor accused of pedophilia-related crimes to have preliminary hearing in two weeks

Kudos @KlagsbrunTO for news on Ben Levin child porn case http://t.co/gCq4haF2Zu as mainstream media blackout continues. #ONTed #ONpoli #TDSB
— Sam Sotiropoulos (@TrusteeSam) November 14, 2014