By Canadian Press

Warrant issued for arrest of former PQ leader Boisclair on sex assault charges

May 28, 2020 | 2:19 PM

MONTREAL — A warrant has been issued for the arrest of former Parti Quebecois leader Andre Boisclair on charges that he used a weapon to commit a sexual assault.

The warrant signed by a Quebec court judge and dated May 27 says the alleged assault took place in Montreal on Jan. 8, 2014, and that a second person participated.

Boisclair will need to present himself at a police station before being formally charged in a court.

The 54-year-old is facing two charges related to a single, unidentified victim.

If convicted, the charge carries a maximum sentence of 14 years in prison.

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Boisclair served as the leader of the PQ from November 2005 until his resignation in May 2007.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 28, 2020.

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