By Canadian Press

Decision expected in sex assault trial of former gymnastics coach Dave Brubaker

Feb 13, 2019 | 3:05 AM

SARNIA, Ont. — A judge is expected to deliver a decision today in the sexual assault trial of a former high-ranking gymnastics coach.

Dave Brubaker has pleaded not guilty to sexual assault and sexual exploitation at his judge-alone trial in Sarnia, Ont.

The former head coach of the women’s national team is accused of sexually assaulting a young gymnast years ago.

At the beginning of the trial in October, the woman who is now in her 30s testified that Brubaker would kiss her on the lips to say hello and goodbye starting when she was 12 years old.

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She also said he touched her inappropriately during sports massages and spooned her in bed while taking naps before practice.

Brubaker said he never took naps with the complainant, and that he thought he was being a supportive coach.

The Canadian Press