The CEO of the Pictou County YMCA is no longer facing criminal charges after they were withdrawn by the Crown.
David MacIntyre was initially charged with aggravated assault and assault causing bodily harm.
The charges were laid in connection with an alleged incident involving a woman at a residence in rural Pictou County on Jan. 31.
However, the Crown withdrew the aggravated assault charge on Feb. 21, and the charge of assault causing bodily harm was dismissed on Monday.
The withdrawal comes from further evidence received from the Crown.
"We had the benefit of the results of the continuing RCMP investigation, and some witness statements that were provided to us by the defence," said Crown attorney Patrick Young. "At the conclusion of our review there was no question that there was no realistic prospect that, if the matter went to trial, that the Crown could win."
The 48-year-old is a former professional hockey player who was named CEO of the Pictou County YMCA four years ago. He took a voluntary leave of absence from the CEO position at the YMCA after he was charged.
He will remain on a leave of absence until the YMCA’s board of directors makes a decision.
