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CHATHAM – Two more sex-related charges involving a minor were laid against a Chatham-Kent Health Alliance emergency physician.
Robert Nathanial Wismer was arrested on Oct. 25 and charged with sexual assault and sexual interference involving a minor, according to court documents.
According to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario website, the two new charges stem from alleged incidents that occurred between Sept. 28 and 29 involving a person under 16 years old.
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A notice previously posted on the doctor’s profile on the CPSO website stated Wismer was charged on Oct. 14 with sexual assault, sexual interference and invitation to sexual touching to individuals under 16 years old. The alleged offences took place between Aug. 29 and Oct. 12.
Wismer was scheduled to appear in court on Monday, but he received a Nov. 22 court date following the two new charges. There is a publication ban in place on releasing any evidence during the pre-trial phase to protect the identity of the complainants.
The hospital stated that after becoming aware of the charges against Wismer, he is not currently providing services at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance.
“Chatham-Kent Alliance understands that the allegations are unrelated to Dr. Wismer’s medical practice or duties at the hospital, and no finding has been made by any court,” hospital officials said in a statement. “The hospital is reviewing the matter.”
Wismer, from Thamesville, joined the hospital in 2019.
The college’s website stated Wismer was released with the following conditions that were revised on Oct. 25:
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- He must notify police of his address in writing within 24 hours of any change in address.
- He must remain in Ontario.
- He must not contact or communicate in any way either directly or indirectly, by any physical, electronic or other means, with named persons.
- He must not be within 10 metres of any place where he knows named persons to live, work, go to school except for required court appearances.
- He must not attend a public park or public swimming area where persons under the age of 16 years are present or can reasonably be expected to be present, or a daycare centre, school ground, playground or community centre except with another adult who is aware of these charges.
- He must not be alone with any child under the age of 16 (other than his biological children) except with another adult who is aware of these charges.
- He must not possess any weapon(s) as defined by the Criminal Code.
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