The woman accusing former New Democrat MP Romeo Saganash of sexual assault is going public, saying she wants to support others.
Carmen Roy, who works for the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, alleges she was sexually assaulted on May 1 in Winnipeg. Police say they arrested the former MP on June 27.
In a written statement sent to The Canadian Press, Roy said she is considering a civil suit.
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Her lawyer said Roy was at work when the alleged incident happened but she is not able to provide more details.
The lawyer representing Saganash said in a media statement that his client is presumed innocent
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