Ordering Stripping Counts as Assault | Calgary News

Alberta’s top court just redefined sexual assault, ruling that ordering someone to strip a victim naked—without direct physical contact—is itself a sexual assault. In a case involving Leon Daniel Roan, convicted for directing accomplices to undress his victim during a robbery, the court held that intent and violation of sexual integrity matter more than physical touch. The defense argued Roan didn’t complete the act or that stripping wasn’t inherently sexual—but the appeal judges unanimously rejected this, affirming that his command clearly signaled sexual intent. The ruling sends a powerful message: embarrassment, humiliation, and violation of personal dignity can constitute sexual assault even without direct contact. Roan, 43, received a five-and-a-half-year sentence for both robbery and sexual assault. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6307a34b76aa154a