MONTREAL — Last arguments have begun on the Montreal courthouse in a defamation lawsuit filed by Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet towards a girl who has accused him of sexual misconduct.
Paméla Groleau alleges Ouellet touched her with out consent on three events between 2008 and 2010 whereas she was coaching or working as a lay pastoral agent for the Catholic Church.
Ouellet denies the accusations and launched a $100,000 defamation go well with towards Groleau, alleging she broken his status, honour, and dignity.
Throughout closing arguments as we speak, one in all Ouellet’s legal professionals informed the Superior Court docket that Groleau’s testimony contained quite a few inconsistencies and lacked credibility.
As nicely, Dominique Ménard requested the decide to ignore the testimony of Marie‑Louise Moreau, a second lady who has accused the cardinal of inappropriate behaviour.
Moreau informed the courtroom final week that Ouellet allegedly rubbed his pelvis towards her inside a church constructing in Montreal in 1992.
Throughout cross-examination earlier within the day, Ouellet denied Moreau’s allegations.