Calgary cardiologist charged with sexual assault in near decade-old incident

Calgary police have charged a cardiologist with sexual assault after an incident from nearly a decade ago.

In October 2021, police were called by a woman who had allegedly been the victim of a sexual assault while she was at a regular check-up in December 2012.

The woman says she was at a cardiologist’s office and was touched inappropriately by the doctor during the appointment.

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On Tuesday, Michael Stephen Connelly, 65, was charged with one count of sexual assault.

“Trust is key in a doctor-patient relationship and Dr. Connelly was in a position of trust over the victim,” said Staff Sergeant Michelle Doyle with the Calgary Police Service Sexual Assault Investigation Unit. “As individuals and as the greater public, we need to have confidence in those responsible for our medical care.

“These are very sensitive, personal crimes that can leave victims feeling vulnerable and susceptible to additional trauma.”