OTTAWA — Former senator Don Meredith was found not guilty of all charges of sexual assault and criminal harassment that were brought forward by a former employee, according to a decision read by Superior Court Justice Narissa Somji on Wednesday.

The complainant, who is protected by a publication ban and therefore cannot be named, alleged that she was subject to constant fondling, unwanted touching and threatening remarks by Meredith over a period of six months when working for him over a decade ago.

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When delivering her decision in Ottawa, the judge said she found “inconsistencies” which undermined the reliability of the complainant’s account, whereas she found Meredith’s evidence “to be straightforward and clear” and “not shaken” during cross-examination.

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