Quebec Liberal steps down from provincial caucus after sex-assault allegation
Quebec Deputy Government House Leader Gerry Sklavounos stepped down from the Liberal caucus on Thursday after a young woman alleged she was sexually assaulted by someone in the party.
Premier Philippe Couillard issued statement confirming Sklavounos will sit as an independent member of the legislature.
“In light of the information published today in the media regarding an accusation of sexual assault, I am announcing that (Sklavounos) has stepped down from caucus,” Couillard said.
At a Universite Laval vigil Wednesday evening in support of victims of alleged sex crimes at a student residence, a woman said she was assaulted while working as a hostess at a Quebec City restaurant in the summer of 2014.