Fredericton Independent

Fredericton Independent

Historical sex crimes alleged in capital

David Paull, 51, of Fredericton, scheduled to elect mode of trial, enter pleas in three weeks

Don MacPherson
Nov 25, 2025
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A Fredericton man is facing serious charges alleging he committed sexual offences against a minor in the capital decades ago.

David Paull, 51, of Canada Street, was set to appear in Fredericton provincial court Monday to elect mode of trial and enter pleas on three indictable charges.

The Justice Building in downtown Fredericton. (Photo: Don MacPherson/The Fredericton Independent)

They allege that he sexually assaulted a minor, touched that complaint for a sexual purpose and invited the minor to touch him sexually, all between Feb. 18, 1992, and Dec. 31, 2000, in Fredericton.

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