Liberal Thomas Keeper faces allegations of physical abuse and sexual assault.

Thomas Keeper, the Liberal Party's candidate for Calgary Confederation, is facing serious allegations from former friends and acquaintances, including claims of unwanted sexual advances, physical aggression towards his spouse, and verbal abuse directed at at least one woman.

Juno News has spoken with over six sources who provided detailed accounts of Keeper's troubling behavior prior to his candidacy with the Liberal Party of Canada. Attempts to get Keeper's response to the allegations have been met with silence. If he decides to comment, Juno News will update the story accordingly. Disturbing Comments About His Marriage: Brett Pearce, a Calgary management consultant who has interacted with Keeper at various social events, recalls a conversation in which the real estate agent casually boasted about disregarding his wife's consent. "During a discussion, he mentioned that he simply forces his wife to have sex whenever he desires," Pearce recounted. "I asked him, 'Is she okay with that?' and he answered, 'I'm her husband.

She has to be okay with it.'" Another Calgary businessman, who has shared intimate dinners with Keeper, described how frequent discussions about Keeper's marriage led him to challenge the candidate directly. "She says he forces himself on her, and it's horrible," the witness said. "I told him to his face that's f****** rape, Thomas. Your wife says 'no,' it's a firm 'no,' not an 'I'll take it anyway.'" Juno News attempted to reach Keeper's wife for comments regarding the allegations but found that she was being protected by Liberal Party staff.

The businessman asked to remain anonymous to avoid potential retaliation from Keeper or the party. Further Allegations of Verbal and Physical Abuse: Keeper's troubling behavior is not limited to his marriage. Several realtors from the Calgary area have reported bizarre and erratic conduct, including verbal attacks on colleagues. "He's a psychopath. I'm not a mental health professional, but that's how I'd describe him," said one realtor who chose to remain unnamed due to fears of professional repercussions. A woman who interacted with Keeper at social gatherings recounted feeling devastated by his cruel comments about her appearance. "He's not someone I would ever want to be alone with. I left that party in tears—I was shaken by what he said." Physical Aggression at an Industry Event: One particularly alarming incident, supported by accounts from Pearce and another witness, occurred during a well-known "top 40 under 40" event in Calgary in 2023. Pearce confronted Keeper about an allegation of sexual assault against a younger man present. Pearce described Keeper's reaction: "He started screaming, 'You're going to pay for this!'" This outburst drew the attention of Keeper's wife. When she approached, witnesses reported that Keeper grabbed her so forcefully she fell off her high heels. "It was absolutely insane," Pearce stated, reiterating how shocked attendees were, fearing an escalation of Keeper's aggression. Election Context and Ongoing Silence: As the Liberal Party seeks to strengthen its presence in Alberta, promising integrity and compassion, questions arise about how thoroughly they vetted Keeper prior to his nomination. Sources familiar with Keeper's past behaviors suggest that this conduct is well-known in his social circles. Despite multiple attempts by Juno News to obtain Keeper's comments through phone calls, emails, and personal visits to his office—which culminated in his calling the police—Keeper has not replied to the requested inquiries. When police questioned him about the encounter, Keeper allegedly misrepresented the situation, claiming the reporter had been aggressive and suggesting he might pursue a restraining order. In a final attempt to get his side, Juno News attempted to deliver a written account of the allegations directly, but Keeper refused to accept it. Instead, the questions were placed through his office's mail slot while Keeper and his campaign team were present. As of now, Keeper has not responded to any requests for commentary.
Additionally, Juno News reached out to the Liberal Party to inquire about the vetting process conducted by Mark Carney's official Green Light Committee, but no response has been forthcoming. It is important to note that none of these allegations have been proven in court, and there are currently no known criminal charges filed against Keeper. Juno News has consulted with eight individuals who are personally acquainted with Keeper.
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