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Former N.B. Volunteer Basketball Coach Faces More Charges

A 32-year-old Riverview man and former volunteer basketball coach is now facing additional child pornography-related charges.

Thirty-one new charges were laid against Shawn Nickerson yesterday during a brief court appearance.

At least 21 alleged victims have been identified so far, in alleged incidents that took place between 2016 and October last year.

In November, 30 charges including possession of and making child pornography were laid against Nickerson.

In a news release, RCMP Constable Hans Ouellette said police are actively investigating to identify other potential victims.

Another court appearance for Nickerson has been scheduled for February 2nd.

  • Tara Clow is a multi-award-winning news anchor and reporter with more than 30 years of experience at radio stations across Canada. She is a graduate of the Radio and TV Arts program at Toronto Metropolitan University and the Humber College radio broadcasting program. She is based in Moncton and covers stories across Canada. Contact Tara at clow.tara@radioabl.ca.

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