Splattered by allegations of sexual assault, Craig Sauvé left Projet Montréal to run as an independent candidate. He always denies the reproaches directed against him.
In a message posted on social networks, the elected official mentions that he is withdrawing “from [son] voluntarily ”of the Projet Montreal caucus to“ avoid becoming a distraction in this election campaign ”.
“I obviously remain open to any steps that may follow,” he adds. The alleged victim told the To have to that she did not rule out the possibility of taking legal action against the elected representative.
In 2018, mediation attempts were initiated between Mr. Sauvé and his alleged victim, which led to a common agreement the following year. The Montreal Police Department closed this file last February following an investigation.
Denis Coderre, the conductor of Ensemble Montreal, had called for his resignation earlier today.
Craig Sauvé has served as a councilor in a district of the Sud-Ouest borough since 2013. In recent years, he was also vice-president of the board of directors of the Société de transport de Montréal, as well as associate councilor of the committee. executive of the City on mobility issues, then on housing.
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