Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin speaks after being formally charged with sexual assault

The former head of Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout, Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin made a statement outside a Hull court on Wednesday after been formally charged with one count of sexual assault by Quebec prosecutors.

A lawyer for Fortin said the alleged incident took place between Jan. 1 and April 30, 1988, and noted the time period was “consistent” with the allegation Fortin was told of while leading the vaccine rollout.

Fortin made a statement in French and English, saying the decision to remove him was the result of “political calculus” and that his legal team has struggled to get any information about the case.

“My legal team has repeatedly, repeatedly contacted prosecutors to seek information without success,” Fortin said to reporters gathered outside the police station.

“I’ve been forced to read much about me in media with no outlet and no ability to defend my name.”

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