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Markham psychologist charged in alleged sexual assault
Police say the accused gave a child a massage and touched them inappropriately, and investigators believe there may be more victims.
- York Regional Police charged a 61-year-old Markham psychologist, Farrokh Sedigh Deilami, with sexual assault and sexual interference following reports that a youth was assaulted during a clinic appointment.
- Investigators allege the incident occurred on June 29 at a clinic near John Street and Bayview Avenue, where police claim Deilami gave the youth a massage and touched them inappropriately.
- Following a search warrant executed at a Markham residence on Saturday, YRP officers arrested Deilami; officials confirmed the victim was not physically harmed during the encounter.
- Investigators have released an image of Deilami, believing there may be additional victims, and urge anyone with information to contact the York Regional Police Special Victims Unit or Crime Stoppers.
- This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 8, 2026, as authorities continue investigating the case to determine whether additional victims exist from the accused's professional conduct.
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Psychologist accused of sexually assaulting child during session in Markham, Ont.
MARKHAM - York Region police say they have charged a 61-year-old psychologist in a sexual assault case involving a child at a clinic in Markham, Ont.
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Psychologist accused of sexually assaulting child during session in Markham, Ont. – 105.9 The Region
MARKHAM — York Region police say they have charged a 61-year-old psychologist in a sexual assault case involving a child at a clinic in Markham, Ont. Police say the child went to an appointment in the area of John Street and Bayview Avenue last week. There, police allege the psychologist gave the child a massage and touched them inappropriately. They say the child was not physically harmed. Police say they searched a residence in Markham on Satu…
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