QUEBEC — The alleged victim is set to testify Tuesday at a court martial for a Canadian soldier charged with sexual assault.
As the proceeding opened in Quebec City yesterday, warrant officer Andre Gagnon pleaded not guilty.
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He is charged with one count under Section 130 of the National Defence Act as well as sexual assault under the Criminal Code.
If found guilty, he faces a maximum of 10 years behind bars.
In the military hierarchy, Gagnon’s rank made him the superior to the alleged victim, a former corporal.
The offence allegedly happened in December 2011 during a party at or near the Regiment de la Chaudiere armoury in Levis, Quebec.
The trial is expected to last about one week.
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