Younger’s leave may be tied to alleged assault
Posted Jan 6, 2015 10:02:23 AM.
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More information is coming to light about the surprise announcement last month that Energy Minister Andrew Younger would be stepping away from his duties in cabinet.
Sources told The Chronicle Herald, Younger was allegedly assaulted by a Liberal female staffer at a gathering after cabinet was sworn in October 22rd, 2013.
Halifax Regional Police spokesperson Pierre Bourdages said police do not identify victims, and cannot identify suspects until charges have been sworn in court.
Bourdages did confirm to News 95.7 that police launched an investigation on November 19, 2014 after receiving a complaint.
He said a woman was arrested on December 19th, 2014 and was released on a promise to appear, which is scheduled for January 28th.
Younger shocked the province on December 23rd when it was announced he would be stepping aside from his duties as energy minister for a personal matter, but would stay on an MLA for Dartmouth East.
The premier’s office will not comment further on the matter.
Michel Sampson has taken over Younger’s ministerial duties in the interim.
