MONTREAL – A Quebec woman who was left disfigured in an acid attack last summer took the stand in a Longueuil courthouse on Monday.
The 29-year-old was allegedly attacked with acid by her boyfriend in August 2012. During the preliminary trial for the accused, Tanya St-Arnauld outlined the details of the attack. Due to a publication ban, her testimony cannot be reported.
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St-Arnauld was allegedly doused with a corrosive acid last August on the steps of her apartment building following an argument with her boyfriend. She suffered serious burns to her head, arms and upper body and was put in a medically-induced coma. She has since undergone several painful skin grafts and medical procedures.
Nikolas Stefanatos, 27, of Brossard, Que., was charged with aggravated assault, assault causing bodily harm and assault with a weapon.
St-Arnauld appeared in court today without any makeup to cover her scars. She recently learned that she will receive laser treatment thanks to U.S. talk show host Anderson Cooper.
– With files from John R. Kennedy
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