The arrested man, who was brought before a judge in London today, was restricted during the hearing to confirm his identity.
A famous orchestra conductor in Britain, Jan Leitham Koenig, was charged yesterday with committing sexual offenses against a minor, London police announced today.
The 70-year-old conductor, who was arrested at London’s Victoria train station on Wednesday, has been charged with facilitating the sexual offense of a minor and having sexual intercourse with a child, according to Scotland Yard.
The arrested man, who was brought before a judge in London today, was restricted during the hearing to confirm his identity.
He was released on bail pending a hearing in the case in February.
Ian Leitham Canning was honored in 2020 for services to music and cultural relations between Britain and Russia. He has conducted, among others, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the BBC orchestras.
Source :Skai
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