Quebec Martial Arts Coach Faces 61 New Sex Charges Involving Minors

A Quebec provincial police emblem is seen on an officer’s uniform in Montreal, on Aug. 22, 2023. The Canadian Press/Christinne Muschi

A 59-year-old martial arts coach appeared in court northeast of Montreal on Jan.15 on more than 60 new alleged sexual offences involving minors.

Provincial police say Réal Chayer was charged at the courthouse in Joliette, Que., where he was ordered detained.