Hundreds of people rallied in front of Montreal’s courthouse Sunday to denounce a light sentence imposed by Quebec judge Matthieu Poliquin on a man who pleaded guilty to sexual assault and voyeurism. Organizers say the decision to grant a conditional discharge in a sexual assault case shows how inadequate the justice system is when it comes to handling such cases. Global’s Olivia O’Malley reports.
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