A former lead instructor with the Toronto Blue Jays' academy for young players faces two charges involving sexual offences against children. The release said Hashimoto is with the Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Academy, but the MLB team later said in a statement to CBC Hamilton that he's a former employee. "Since this is a criminal investigation, Baseball Canada will not be providing any further comment." Hashimoto has also been involved with youth baseball in Hamilton, and is a retired teacher with the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board. Hamilton school board contacting familiesShawn McKillop, spokesperson for Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB), said the board is troubled by the news.

Source: CBC News April 01, 2021 17:05 UTC