A former Western University department chair is facing a sentencing hearing after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a colleague on campus. Justice Spencer Nicholson found former Western Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Department Chair Ajay Ray guilty in November, a decision that Ray reportedly intends to appeal. The prosecution is reportedly seeking an 18-month jail sentence, while the defence is seeking a two-year sentence that can be served at home. “First and foremost, our thoughts are with the survivor and the trauma she has endured,” said Western in a statement. “All members of the University community must have the ability to work, learn, and live in an environment free from sexual violence.” The sentencing decision is expected by April 10.
