Edmonton cult leader sex assault trial stayed after prosecutor accused of report manipulation

A Crown prosecutor is accused of manipulating expert reports in a sex assault case against an Edmonton spiritual leader. The defence claims the prosecutor altered reports to portray the accused and his wife negatively. The defence alleges the Crown interfered with a psychologist's report, suggesting intentional manipulation by the de Ruiters. Changes were also reportedly made to a cult expert's report, with the Crown accused of hiding this interference. The sex assault case against John de Ruiter was stayed last week due to troubling information about the prosecution's conduct. The defence plans to file complaints with regulatory bodies.