Maj. Gen. Dany Fortin Takes Stand at Criminal Trial, Denies Sexual Assault

Maj. Gen. Dany Fortin Takes Stand at Criminal Trial, Denies Sexual Assault
Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin speaks to reporters outside the Gatineau Police Station after being processed, in Gatineau, Que., on Aug. 18, 2021. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang
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Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin said Tuesday that he is not guilty of sexual assault and never had any physical contact with a woman who made detailed allegations against him in court this week.

Speaking in French on the second day of his trial, Fortin told a Gatineau, Que., courtroom that he was shocked and devastated to learn of the allegations.