The trial of Michael Haaima, 40, has begun in Kingston, Ontario, where he faces 98 charges, including over 30 counts of sexual assault and child pornography offenses, for alleged incidents spanning 2007 to 2022. The Crown alleges a 'predatory system of sexual violence' involving 28 complainants, some of whom were teen girls, driven by Haaima's need for control and pedophilic urges. Haaima pleaded not guilty to 96 charges.
Accused abuser's trial will reveal 'sexual violence on an unrelenting scale,' Crown tells court
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The trial of Michael Haaima, 40, has begun in Kingston, Ontario, where he faces 98 charges, including over 30 counts of sexual assault and child pornography offenses, for alleged incidents spanning 2007 to 2022. The Crown alleges a 'predatory system of sexual violence' involving 28 complainants, some of whom were teen girls, driven by Haaima's need for control and pedophilic urges. Haaima pleaded not guilty to 96 charges.
Trending- 1 2007-2010: First broad time frame of alleged incidents involving seven women, through marijuana sales.
- 2 2016-2022: Second broad time frame of alleged incidents involving 21 complainants, targeted through social media (Tindr).
- 3 January 2022: Investigation began; Haaima arrested.
- 4 Thursday (May 29, 2025): Trial began in Kingston; Haaima pleaded not guilty to 96 of 98 charges.
- 5 October (2025): Crown witnesses expected to testify until this month.
- 6 November (2025) & January 2026: Time set aside for defence and closing submissions.
- Long and complex trial (expected to last five months)
- Graphic testimony detailing sexual violence
- Potential conviction and sentencing for serious crimes
- Public awareness of sexual violence and its patterns
What: The trial of Michael Haaima on 98 charges, including sexual assault and child pornography offenses, involving 28 complainants.
When: Trial began Thursday; alleged incidents date back between 2007 and 2022; investigation began January 2022; Crown witnesses expected to testify into October; time set aside for defence in November and January 2026.
Where: Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
Why: Allegations of a 'predatory system of sexual violence', 'unrelenting interest in sexual activity with a child', and 'sexual domination' by the accused.
How: The Crown is presenting evidence from 28 complainants, detailing alleged patterns of abuse including offering alcohol/marijuana, escalation to sexual violence, voyeurism, filming, choking, use of weapons, forcing victims to act like children, exposure to child pornography, and human trafficking.