Police say the 41-year-old accused taught and coached rugby at Steinbach Regional Secondary School in Steinbach from February to June 2022.

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He was arrested July 4 after RCMP said six students at the southeast Winnipeg school came forward last month saying they had been assaulted between February and May of this year. “Students in this situation reached out to a trusted person about them and the school department reported it through the school social worker and then reported it to the RCMP,” Sgt. Morgan Page said at a news conference Wednesday. Story continues below ad 0:32 Winnipeg high school football coach accused of sex offenses faces eight more charges Winnipeg high school football coach accused of sex offenses faces eight more charges – April 29, 2022 The students are between the ages of 15 and 18, and the offenses allegedly occurred on school property, Page said. He said additional female students have since come forward to provide information that helped the investigation.

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David Buetti, of Winnipeg, has been charged with five counts of sexual assault and three counts of sexual interference. Page said Buetti no longer works at the Steinbach school and has since been released from custody on several conditions, including not having contact with the alleged victims and not working in a position of trust or authority with anyone under the age of 16. Story continues below ad In a statement to Global News, Hanover School Department Superintendent Shelley Amos said Bueti was placed on “immediate leave” when they learned of the allegations at the Steinbach school. Trending Stories

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Amos said the department is cooperating with investigators.

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“The Directorate takes the allegations seriously and is taking the necessary precautions to ensure the matter is properly investigated,” Amos said in an email. “While the Directorate is precluded from providing any detail regarding the allegations, the Directorate can advise that the relevant authorities have taken up the matter and will look into the matter in accordance with their internal processes and procedures.” Story continues below ad

The accused was employed in Winnipeg schools

Police say Bueti also worked at several different schools in Winnipeg before working at Steinbach. Page said he worked at River East Collegiate for six months in 2021 and at Holy Cross School for four months in 2020. He also taught at Holy Ghost School from 2006 to 2007 and at St. John Brebeuf from 2007 to 2018.

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In a statement, the River East Transcona School District (RETSD) said Bueti was a teacher at River East from February to June 2021 and was also a substitute in the department at the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year. A RETSD spokesperson said that while the department is not aware of any incidents involving the defendant during his employment with their schools, they encourage anyone with information to contact investigators. 1:17 Teacher Steinbach charged with sexually assaulting students: RCMP Teacher Steinbach charged with sexually assaulting students: RCMP “We recognize that these allegations will be disturbing and distressing to many students, their families, as well as staff. We share your concerns,” Amanda Gaudes said in a statement. Story continues below ad “Our priority is, and always will be, the safety and well-being of our students.” Page said the police investigation is ongoing and anyone with information should call Steinbach RCMP at 204-326-1234.

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“That’s why we’re here today, to inform the public of the arrest and charges in this case and then to release the information about David Bueti’s employment history to inform the public that this gentleman was employed at the school system before these serious allegations,” Page said. “If you are a survivor, we encourage you to talk to a trusted person who could be a parent or guardian.” –With files from Michelle Karlenzig and The Canadian Press On June 17, several students reported being sexually assaulted @ Steinbach Regional Secondary School between February 1 and May 31, 2022. On July 4, #rcmpmb arrested and charged 41-year-old David Bueti of Wpg w Sexual Assault x 5 + Sexual Interference x 3 https://t.co/6fqp6kT4eU — Manitoba RCMP (@rcmpmb) July 13, 2022 Story continues below ad © 2022 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.