Senator Patrick Brazeau will be formally charged with domestic assault and sexual assault later this morning, following a brief appearance at the courthouse in Gatineau, Que.
Brazeau, who appeared in court wearing a black suit and white dress shirt, did not have his lawyer present for his first appearance at about 9:15 a.m. ET Friday.
The senator told the court he hasn't been able to reach his counsel. Another lawyer may represent him when he appears again later in the morning.
Brazeau was arrested on Thursday morning at his residence in Gatineau, across the river from Ottawa, after a call to 911. Later in the day, he was kicked out of the Conservative caucus. He will now serve as an Independent.
Gatineau police Const. Pierre Lanthier told CBC News that a 38-year-old man spent the night in custody following his arrest.
Investigators asked the Crown to lay the two charges against the senator following a search of his home Thursday. In Quebec, the police recommend charges and it is up to the Crown whether to lay them.
The senator has weathered several controversies since his appointment in 2009.
Brazeau kicked out of caucus
Marjory LeBreton, the government Senate leader, sent a letter to Brazeau's office and caucus members on Thursday morning informing them of his removal.
"In light of the serious nature of the events reported today [Thursday], Senator Brazeau has been removed from the Conservative caucus. As this is a legal matter, I cannot comment further," LeBreton said in a statement.
A senior government source said Prime Minister Stephen Harper was saddened and shocked by the latest Brazeau developments, and took action immediately.
In question period, Harper called the matter serious.
"Obviously, Mr. Speaker, I think our understanding is that these are matters of a personal nature rather than Senate business, but they are very serious, and we expect they will be dealt with through the courts."
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