Trial begins for Calgary man accused of sexually assaulting underage girls he met on Snapchat

Calgary Hammad Shaikh, 26, faces 28 charges. The alleged victims in this case range in age from 12 to 17 years old. Hammad Shaikh, 26, accused of sexually assaulting girls ages 12-16 Meghan Grant · CBC News · Posted: Sep 08, 2026 4:30 PM EDT | Last Updated: 7 hours ago Listen to this article Estimated 2 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. A Calgary man is on trial, accused of luring and sexually assaulting underage girls he met on Snapchat. (Richard Drew/AP) A four-week trial got underway Tuesday for a Calgary man accused of sexually assaulting seven underage girls whom he met on social media, primarily over Snapchat. Hammad Shaikh, 26, faces 28 charges, including sexual assault, sexual interference, luring and child pornography-related offences.  The alleged victims in this case range in age from 12 to 17 years old. A publication ban protects their identities. The girls will testify from a separate, child-friendly courtroom. Shaikh is accused of using “the promise of access to alcohol, vapes and marijuana” to coax the girls to meet in person, according
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