Victim services in Kingston, Ont., feel the strain as marathon sex-offence trial stretches on and on

https://i.cbc.ca/ais/8dc387ce-be16-449c-b2b5-06c1c4284716,1780952494252/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%28142%2C43%2C1342%2C754%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="Michael Haaima arrives at the Superior Court of Justice in Kingston, Ont. on June 3, 2026.

The 41-year-old has pleaded not guilty to 96 of the 98 charges he faces, including dozens of alleged sexual assaults." width="620" />

Michael Haaima is facing 98 charges with court dates for his trial set aside into 2027.

Kingston, Ont., a medium-sized city with court facilities and victim support services to match, is feeling the strain already.