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The woman at the centre of Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin’s sexual assault trial told court Tuesday she is certain the high-profile military commander is the one who assaulted her in 1988.
Fortin denies the allegation and has pleaded not guilty. Fortin’s lawyer has argued there are inconsistencies between the woman’s interviews with investigators and her testimony in court.
The woman told court that while she can’t recall whether her attacker spoke during the alleged assault, she is certain of his identity.
“I can assure you without a doubt that it was Dany Fortin
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