Sex assault victim of ex-PQ legislator Harold LeBel wants her identity made public

RIMOUSKI, Que. — The victim in the sexual assault case involving ex-Parti Québécois member Harold LeBel has asked a judge to lift a publication ban on her identity.

The woman asked Quebec Superior Court Justice Serge Francoeur today to lift the ban on April 18, when a documentary about her case is scheduled to be released.

Francoeur says he would take the victim’s request under advisement and issue a ruling shortly.

The victim told the court that in the documentary she spoke openly about the case, adding that the film can be broadcast if the ban is lifted.