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Former P.E.I. sheriff, TV host, has sex offence case adjourned

Ryan Ross · Journalist | Posted: Feb. 21, 2020, 9:05 a.m. | Updated: Feb. 21, 2020, 9:05 a.m. | 1 Min Read
Bill Acorn, 83, a retired P.E.I. sheriff, has been charged with sexually assaulting a male teenager several years ago. The Charlottetown man has also been charged with uttering threats. Acorn hosted the long-running cable television show, "Bill's Country Jamboree", earning him status as a local celebrity. GUARDIAN FILE PHOTO
Bill Acorn, 83, a retired P.E.I. sheriff and former TV host, faces multiple charges including several counts of sexual assault. He had his case adjourned until March 5.

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CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — A retired sheriff and former TV host facing multiple charges including several counts of sexual assault had his case adjourned Thursday.

William Vernon Acorn, 83, was not in provincial court Thursday where his lawyer appeared on his behalf to ask for an adjournment.

Acorn is also facing charges of sexual interference, invitation to sexual touching, uttering a threat and unlawful storage of a firearm.

Judge John Douglas adjourned the matter until March 5.

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