CTV reporter charged with assault

By SUN MEDIA
The Winnipeg Sun
April 3, 2008    

A local Winnipeg television reporter will appear in court next week, charged with allegedly assaulting his wife.

City police charged CTV reporter Kevin Armstrong with assault, uttering threats and possession of a dangerous weapon following an alleged incident March 10.

Court documents identify the alleged weapon as a dog bone.

Reached at work yesterday, Armstrong, 31, declined to comment on the allegations but said CTV was aware of the charges.

However, Armstrong's lawyer Evan Roitenberg said the allegations are "completely false."

"Mr. Armstrong looks forward to an opportunity to clear his good name," Roitenberg said.

PERSONNEL

Acting news director Karen Mitchell would not confirm whether the station had been notified of the charges.

"We don't talk about personnel issues," Mitchell said.

According to the broadcaster's website, Armstrong joined CTV in 2003, first serving as a sports reporter and anchor. He became a news reporter in 2005, covering the political beat.

Armstrong is scheduled to appear in court April 9.

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