Senator Brazeau out of Conservative caucus
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Senator Patrick Brazeau has been ejected from the Conservative caucus, reportedly after an alleged incident of domestic violence. Senator Brazeau is reportedly in jail in Gatineau.
Here is the statement from Conservative Senate leader Marjory LeBreton.
βIn light of the serious nature of the events reported today, Senator Brazeau has been removed from the Conservative Caucus. As this is a legal matter, I cannot comment further.β