The trial for a First Nations chief in Manitoba who

The trial for a First Nations chief in Manitoba who is accused of sexual assault has begun in Winnipeg.

Christopher Traverse, who was the leader of Lake St. Martin First Nation at the time of his arrest last year, pleaded not guilty to sexual assault, sexual interference and child pornography Monday morning in provincial court.

Court heard from the complainant who was eight-years-old at the time of the alleged offences.