Jury acquits Quebec construction mogul Tony Accurso of breach of trust

A jury has acquitted Quebec construction magnate  Tony Accurso on one count of breach of trust.

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The verdict came Tuesday after a brief deliberation by jurors.

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Accurso was accused of offering trips and cash to the former mayor of Mascouche, Que. in exchange for municipal contracts for his company.

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He’d initially faced six charges, but Accurso was only tried on the single charge.

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The trial, which began Jan. 15, was heard at the courthouse in Joliette, Que., about 75 kilometres north of Montreal.

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Crown prosecutor Pascal Grimard says he will evaluate later whether there is a possibility to appeal.