Fredericton Independent

Fredericton Independent

Northside man denies sexual assault

Ethan Wade, 22, of Fredericton, will stand trial on sex-related allegation in March 2027

Don MacPherson
Dec 29, 2025
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A Fredericton man accused of committing a sex-related crime against someone a few months ago has denied the allegation and is headed to trial.

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

Ethan Wade, 22, of Canada Street, made his initial court appearance by telephone Dec. 23 on an indictable charge of sexual assault, alleged to have occurred Sept. 3 in the capital.

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