Sexual assault charge | André Boisclair pleads guilty

Former Parti Québécois leader André Boisclair pleaded guilty Monday to two counts at the Montreal courthouse: sexual assault and sexual assault with the participation of a person. The two victims of the politician are branded with a hot iron.

Posted at 2:15 p.m.
Updated at 2:21 p.m.

Louis-Samuel Perron

Louis-Samuel Perron
The Press

The victims of André Boisclair gave moving testimonies before Judge Pierre Labelle.

“Since 2014, since I walked through the door of Mr. Boislcair’s home, nothing has gone right. I was not able to complete my university studies. Since 2014, I can no longer arrive. Anxiety took over me. My anxiety disorders are increased tenfold, “said a young man, victim of a sordid sexual assault.

“Shame, misunderstanding and fear invade me”, confided the other victim of André Boisclair

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