Former Massage Therapist's Sexual Assault Trial Continues in Saskatoon
The jury trial for Kenneth Braun, a former Saskatoon massage therapist facing multiple sexual assault charges, enters its second week at the Saskatoon Court of King's Bench. The 69-year-old defendant is accused of assaulting six female clients during massage therapy sessions that occurred between 2010 and 2021 in Saskatoon.
Publication Ban and Trial Details
Kenneth Braun was arrested in June 2022 and pleaded not guilty to all six sexual assault charges later that year. The entire trial proceedings are currently subject to a publication ban, which Crown Prosecutor Lana Morelli confirmed is intended to protect the integrity of future court matters.
The trial began on November 3, 2025 and is scheduled to continue through November 21. Braun remains out of custody throughout the proceedings. Due to the publication restrictions, media outlets including the Saskatoon StarPhoenix are limited in what details they can report from the courtroom.
Background and Context
The allegations against Braun involve historical sexual assaults that reportedly took place over an eleven-year period while he worked as a massage therapist in Saskatoon. The case highlights ongoing concerns about client safety within therapeutic professions and the legal system's handling of historical assault allegations.
As the trial progresses this week, the court will continue hearing evidence related to the six charges. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for both the victims and professional standards within the massage therapy industry in Saskatchewan.
