MONTREAL - Eric Salvail, who used to host some of Quebec s most popular television shows such as Star Academie, was found not guilty in a Montreal courtroom Friday on three sex-related charges.
Quebec court Judge Alexandre Dalmau acquitted the former star of sexual assault, harassment and unlawful confinement in connection with events alleged to have occurred in 1993, involving former co-worker Donald Duguay.
Duguay, who agreed to be identified publicly, testified during the trial that Salvail confined him in a bathroom at the Radio-Canada building in Montreal and assaulted him after months of unwanted advances and harassment.
The decision hinged on the credibility of the complainant and the defendant.
Canadian Press NewsAlert: Ex-Quebec TV host Eric Salvail not guilty on sex charges
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Canadian Press NewsAlert: Ex-Quebec TV host Eric Salvail not guilty on sex charges
by The Canadian Press
Last Updated Dec 18, 2020 at 3:56 pm EDT
MONTREAL Eric Salvail, who used to be one of Quebec’s most popular television hosts, has been found not guilty on three sex-related charges.
Salvail, 51, faced charges of sexual assault, harassment and unlawful confinement.
He was charged in connection with events alleged to have occurred in Montreal in 1993 involving a former co-worker.
On the stand, Salvail denied all the accusations against him.
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