Ruben Manz trial: First witnesses take stand at sexual assault trial of Sask. chiropractor [Video]

The trial of a former Regina chiropractor who is facing multiple counts of sexual assault continued on Tuesday morning, with two witnesses taking the stand.

Ruben Manz is facing seven charges of sexual assault ranging from 2010-2020. He pleaded not guilty to all charges.

First witness 

Thirteen jurors heard from the first witness in the case, one of the seven alleged victims who saw Manz as a patient. The witness began seeing Manz in 2009, seeking treatment for issues related to a car accident she had been in 10 years prior.

By her memory, the woman estimates seeing Manz at least 10 times before the alleged offence.

The witness expressed that due to this accident, she had received many chiropractic treatments from different chiropractors prior to seeing Manz, estimating around 200 treatments prior to seeing him.

The witness recalled that she immediately knew something was wrong during this particular appointment with Manz.

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