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Hundreds rally in Montreal against judge who granted sex assault discharge

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Hundreds of people rallied in front of Montreal’s courthouse on Sunday to denounce what they viewed as a light sentence imposed by Quebec judge Matthieu Poliquin upon a man who pleaded guilty to sexual assault and voyeurism.

Protest organizers say the decision to grant a conditional discharge following a guilty plea in a sexual assault case shows how inadequate the justice system is when it comes to handling such cases.

Judge Poliquin opted to give Simon Houle probation and a conditional discharge, partly because a conviction would make it harder for Houle to travel as an engineer.

Global News’ Olivia O’Malley reports on the controversial decision, and the backlash it has generated.

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