A traditional Chinese medical practitioner in Morriston is now facing nine sexual assault charges involving eight former patients.
On Oct. 31, Guelph police arrested and charged Sherman Lai, 58, with one count of sexual assault against a former patient.
On Nov. 29, Lai was charged with two additional sexual assault charges against two more former patients at the “Centre of Integrative Natural Medicine,” which moved to Morriston about six years ago after operating on Surrey Street in Guelph for over 20 years.
On Jan. 12, Lai was charged with six more counts of sexual assault involving five additional former patients.
“Although Sherman Lai has practiced locally in the area, Guelph Police have learned that patients within the Greater Toronto Area and beyond have been referred to him,” Guelph Police officials stated in Jan. 15 press release.
Police are reminding the public there is no statute of limitations on alleged sexual assault crimes.
Anyone with information can contact D/Sgt. Clark at 519-824-1212 extension #7518. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip at www.csgw.tips.
