An arrest warrant has been issued for Luc Wiseman, the producer of Tout le monde en parle, one of the most well-known and popular television shows in Quebec.
The warrant, filed at the Montreal courthouse, lists five accusations, including sexual assault and assault of a person under 16, as well as the production and possession of child pornography.
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The alleged events would have taken place between November 2018 and April 2021.
Alexandre Bien-Aime, Wiseman’s lawyer, said in a news release his client plans to plead not guilty and will defend himself against the charges.
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The statement adds that Wiseman has stepped down from his role as president of Avanti Groupe, which produces several big-name television shows in Quebec.
The company’s website lists Wiseman as the sole proprietor of Avanti Groupe.
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