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Driving Instructor Charged with Assault

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Police say the suspect owns a driving school in Niagara, works at 4 others

The owner of a driving school in Niagara has been charged with sexual assault against a young person.

Police were called earlier this month, and learned not only does the suspect own a school, but works as an instructor for four other driving schools in Niagara.

Police say he was doing a lesson with the victim when it's alleged he touched the student, unwanted, for a sexual purpose.

Earlier today, 37-year old Nithin Peter Bennis of Niagara Falls was charged with sexual exploitation and sexual assault, he has a bail hearing today.

Police believe there could be more victims, and ask those people to call police.

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