Woman accusing ex-MP Saganash of sex assault files suit after criminal case diverted

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OTTAWA — A woman accusing former New Democrat MP Romeo Saganash of sexual assault has filed a civil suit, saying she never wanted prosecutors to divert his criminal charge to a restorative justice program.

Carmen Roy, who fought to have her name released in the case, alleges she was sexually assaulted a year ago, and now lives with"psychiatric, psychological, emotional and physical injuries."

The effort to reintegrate the offender can include victims and community members"when appropriate," it says."Manitoba Justice can confirm programming is still underway in this case and may be completed by the next court date," a provincial spokesman wrote. After lunch, he"appeared highly intoxicated and was having difficulty maintaining his composure," the document says."Mr. Saganash proceeded to grab Ms. Roy underneath her breasts on the left side of her upper torso," the statement reads, at which point Roy's boss Scott told Saganash not to touch Roy.Shortly after that, the statement alleges that Saganash"grabbed and touched Ms. Roy on her inner left thigh.

It goes on to say that Scott called a meeting about the incident the following day, and Saganash did not show up for it. When asked about this criticism, Manitoba Justice confirmed that"the Crown had discussions with the victim prior to the decision to divert the case to restorative justice" but did not address whether she had weighed in on the decision.

 

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