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UW stabbing suspect has pre-trial date set for Sept. 26

courthouse — Waterloo Region Courthouse in Kitchener

By Josh Goeree

Posted Sep 15, 2023 11:45:44 AM.

Last Updated Sep 15, 2023 05:56:06 PM.

The suspect in the stabbing at the University of Waterloo (UW) has his pre-trial date set for Sept. 26.

Geovanny Villalba-Aleman, 24, appeared in court in person Friday morning. Bail was not discussed and his case has been adjourned to Oct.13.

He faces several charges including aggravated assault, possession of a weapon, assault with a weapon, and attempted murder. He also faces a charge of mischief under $5,000 in relation to a torn pride flag.

New federal terrorism charges were announced last week, but the specifics are still being discussed by prosecutors.

Villalba-Aleman is accused of walking into a gender studies class on June 28 and attacked three people, including a teacher and three students. All victims sustained serious, but non-life threatening injuries. Police believe the attack was hate-motivated in relation to gender identity and expression. Villalba-Aleman is a recent graduate and an international student.

Since the attack, the university has removed the locations and names of professors from their website citing safety concerns.

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