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Former IH CMHO found guilty of sex crimes with a child
A former Interior Health (IH) Chief Medical Health Officer (CMHO) was today found guilty of sexual assault and sexual interference of a child.
Dr. Albert de Villiers, who was hired by Interior Health in 2020 after working 16 years in Alberta, was arrested in 2021 for crimes he committed in Grande Prairie, Alta., between 2018 and 2020.
IH placed him on general paid leave on June 9, 2021, then reassigned him to administrative duties four months later.
Interior Health issued the following statement in response to the verdict regarding the former chief medical health officer:
“Interior Health is now aware of the guilty verdict issued today regarding Dr. Albert de Villiers.
“Given the leadership and public-facing role of the chief medical health officer, and the critical importance for the incumbent to comply with all respects of professional standards, it is Interior Health’s position that a person convicted of criminal charges of this nature is unable to fulfill the duties of the position.
“Due to privacy laws, and the fact that the matter involving Dr. de Villiers continues to be before the courts, we are not able to provide further comment.”
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