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Legendary former NHL enforcer Dave ‘Tiger’ Williams has been charged with sexual assault after an alleged incident on board a Canadian Forces flight to Latvia.

The Canadian Forces National Investigation Service charged Williams, the most penalized player in NHL history, on Feb. 7 with sexual assault as well as assault, according to military police.

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The charges relate to alleged incidents during a Canadian Forces flight to Latvia in December 2017. Williams was on a military-organized visit to raise the morale of Canadian Forces personnel stationed in Europe.

“Every allegation of sexual assault is taken seriously by the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service,” Lt.-Col. Kevin Cadman, commanding officer of the NIS, said in a statement.

“In all cases, the subject of charges is presumed innocent until proven guilty,” military police said in a news release. “The matter is now proceeding in accordance with the civilian justice system and will be brought forward by the Crown Attorney in Ottawa at a date still to be determined.”