Dartmouth man charged with sexual assault, extortion, threats

Police have charged a Dartmouth man with sexual assault, extortion and uttering threats.Jason Bernard James, 51, was charged last month in connection with incidents that allegedly occurred between Dec. 31, 2023, and June 4, 2025.He was released on conditions not to communicate with the complainant or be within 100 metres of the complainant's home or workplace. The complainant's identity is protected by a publication ban. Another condition prohibits James from possessing firearms or prohibited or