University of Manitoba Professor Oleg Pokhanovski has reportedly been charged with sexual assault and sexual exploitation in connection with allegations from 2007 to 2010. Global News states that the then-15-year-old victim received private music lessons from Pokhanovski. The victim recently spoke to police, who conducted an investigation and submitted their findings to the Manitoba Prosecution Service. The provincial service in turn authorized the charges. “We take this matter very seriously and are cooperating fully with the Winnipeg Police Service,” read a statement from UManitoba. “The accused has been placed on leave.” CBC states that Pokhanovski will not be attending campus, performing university activities, or contacting members of the institution.
