The former head of Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout, Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin, has now been formally charged with one count of sexual assault by Quebec prosecutors.
A publication ban is now in place on the identity of the alleged victim.
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However, Fortin’s legal team said the charge stems from the military police investigation launched in March 2021, and which the military referred to the Quebec prosecution service in May, just five days after Fortin stepped aside as the head of the country’s vaccine rollout.
A lawyer for Fortin said the alleged incident took place between Jan. 1 and April 30, 1988, and noted the time period was “consistent” with the allegation Fortin was told of while leading the vaccine rollout.
Fortin is set to make a public statement shortly.
More to come.
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