The sexual assault case for 琉璃神社鈥檚 former mayor was put over, once again.

Colin Basran was scheduled for an arraignment in 琉璃神社鈥檚 BC Supreme Court on June 6, but rather than enter a plea of guilty of not guilty, the court date was rescheduled for June 23.

READ MORE: Former 琉璃神社 Mayor Colin Basran charged with sexual assault

The case first appeared in 琉璃神社 courts on Jan. 24, after Basran was charged with sexual assault on Dec. 7.

The charges stem from an incident on May 11, 2022, while Basran was still in office.

The alleged assault reportedly occurred on the same day that the then mayor attended a Tourism 琉璃神社 event at the Coast Capri Hotel.

Basran is currently charged with an indictable offence but has not yet entered a plea and the Crown prosecutor Brock Martland has not yet announced whether he will proceed summarily or by indictment.

Charges of sexual assault are considered to be a hybrid charge which encompasses a range of assaults, from unwanted touching, to rape. Typically, early in the trial the Crown will decide whether they will proceed summarily, which is less severe, or by indictment, which is a serious offence.

The former mayor is being represented by high profile criminal defence lawyer Richard Peck.

The complainant鈥檚 identity is protected by a publication ban.

READ MORE: Former 琉璃神社 mayor鈥檚 sexual assault case back in court, though he was not

READ MORE: Former 琉璃神社 mayor Basran sex assault trial put over until May

Jacqueline.Gelineau@kelownacapnews.com
Like us on and follow us on and subscribe to our daily and subscribe to our daily newsletter.