Advertisement

Senators assistant GM seeks dismissal of ‘baseless’ charge

The lawyer for Ottawa Senators assistant general manager Randy Lee said Friday the harassment charges against his client are "baseless.". Justin Tang / The Canadian Press

BUFFALO, N.Y. – The lawyer for Ottawa Senators assistant general manager Randy Lee says harassment charges against his client are “baseless.”

Attorney Paul Cambria made the comments Friday after a brief court hearing in which Lee pleaded not guilty to a second charge of harassment. Lee already had pleaded not guilty to a previous charge.

READ MORE: Senators assistant GM Randy Lee arraigned on new harassment charge

Lee is accused of making lewd comments and rubbing the shoulders of a 19-year-old male shuttle driver in May, when Buffalo was hosting the NHL rookie combine.

Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.

Get breaking National news

Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

He has been suspended by the Senators.

Cambria’s motion to dismiss the harassment charges will be argued July 20 in Buffalo city court.

Story continues below advertisement

The Erie County district attorney’s office will oppose the motion.

Sponsored content

AdChoices