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12 New Charges Laid In Alleged Break-ins And Sex Assaults At Universite Laval

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 26 Oct, 2016 12:09 PM
    QUEBEC — One of the accused in an alleged series of break-ins and sexual assaults at a Quebec university student residence is now facing a dozen additional charges.
     
    Thierno-Ourny Barry, 19, was first arraigned Saturday.
     
    The Crown added a dozen charges today during an appearance at the Quebec City courthouse, including four of breaking and entering at Universite Laval with the intent to commit sexual assault.
     
    Two men — both students — were arrested in connection with the Oct. 15 alleged crimes.
     
    Barry, who now faces 13 charges in all, will remain detained until a bail hearing Nov. 4.
     
    The other man was previously released on a promise to appear at a later date.
     
    The university said Saturday the two accused have been expelled from the school.
     
    Quebec City police Capt. Mario Vezina said the accused knew one another.

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