Patrick Brazeau could face domestic, sexual assault charges

Written By Unknown on Jumat, 08 Februari 2013 | 21.16

Police in Gatineau, Que., are recommending domestic assault and sexual assault charges against Senator Patrick Brazeau, a day after his arrest and expulsion from the Conservative Party caucus, CBC News has learned.

Brazeau was arrested on Thursday morning at his residence in Gatineau, across the river from Ottawa, after a call to 911.

Gatineau police Const. Pierre Lanthier told CBC News that a 38-year-old man spent the night in custody and is expected to make an appearance in court at 9 a.m. ET Friday.

Investigators have asked the Crown to lay the two charges against the senator. In Quebec, the police recommend charges and it is up to the Crown whether to lay them.

The maximum sentences if convicted for the assault and sexual assault charges the police are recommending could be up to five and 10 years in prison, respectively.

A senator may be removed from office if convicted of a crime and sentenced to more than two years in prison.

The senator has weathered several controversies since his appointment in 2009, and for now will continue to sit in the Senate as an Independent.

Brazeau kicked out of caucus

Marjory LeBreton, the government Senate leader, sent a letter to Brazeau's office and caucus members on Thursday morning informing them of his removal.

"In light of the serious nature of the events reported today [Thursday], Senator Brazeau has been removed from the Conservative caucus. As this is a legal matter, I cannot comment further," LeBreton said in a statement.

A senior government source said Prime Minister Stephen Harper was saddened and shocked by the latest Brazeau developments, and took action immediately.

In question period, Harper called the matter serious.

"Obviously, Mr. Speaker, I think our understanding is that these are matters of a personal nature rather than Senate business, but they are very serious, and we expect they will be dealt with through the courts."

With files from Laura Payton

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