Brazeau court appearance
Senator Patrick Brazeau is expected to appear in a Gatineau, Que., court today.
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Early start to the morning as I head to court to see whether the Crown has agreed to lay charges against Sen. Patrick Brazeau. #hwby Laura Payton via twitter 2/8/2013 12:37:10 PM -
This is kind of like the good ol' days when I covered Gatineau court and city hall (briefly) for the Citizen. #hwby Laura Payton via twitter 2/8/2013 1:07:53 PM -
If your courts knowledge comes from Law&Order, know that today likely to be very quick "up and down" so the accused is seen by a judge. #hwby Laura Payton via twitter 2/8/2013 1:09:22 PM -
Good morning from the Gatineau Police stationby chris rands via twitter 2/8/2013 1:21:28 PM -

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We're told Brazeau, who Gatineau police aren't naming yet, left the police station about half an hour ago in police van for courthouse. #hwby Laura Payton via twitter 2/8/2013 1:32:09 PM -


Photographes et caméramans attendent l'arrivée des policiers avec le sénateur Brazeau au palais de justice #gatineau http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BCla3XJCYAAMC9L.jpg
by Mathieu Nadon via twitter 2/8/2013 1:37:10 PM -
Sen PAtrick Brazeau has arrived at the Gatineau courthouse #cdnpoli #hwby JULIE VAN DUSEN via twitter 2/8/2013 1:37:13 PM -


Arrivée du fourgon transportant le sénateur Brazeau au palais de justice de Gatineau. Comparution à 11h30 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BCldNeXCMAEQ_OW.jpg
by Mathieu Nadon via twitter 2/8/2013 1:37:23 PM -


Comité d'accueil aussi à l'intérieur du palais de justice de #Gatineau pour la comparution du sénateur Brazeau http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BClbT_SCYAAh0sl.jpg
by Mathieu Nadon via twitter 2/8/2013 1:38:10 PM -


MT @MathieuNadon: Arrivée du fourgon transportant le sénateur Brazeau au palais de justice de Gatineau. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BCldNeXCMAEQ_OW.jpg #hw
by Laura Payton via twitter 2/8/2013 1:40:50 PM -


Charge sheet against Sen. Patrick Brazeau #hw http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BCljTfCCMAAcRZe.jpg
by Laura Payton via twitter 2/8/2013 1:59:08 PM -
Watch cbc nn we are ready to go liveby chris rands via twitter 2/8/2013 2:03:39 PM -
Gatineau police say they will give us an update and name the suspect soon what cbc nnby chris rands via twitter 2/8/2013 2:03:55 PM -
People standing around Gatineau court atrium are watching the gathered media. #hwby Laura Payton via twitter 2/8/2013 2:06:12 PM -
Brazeau was the first person to appear, but case quickly suspended because his lawyer wasn't present. Not clear when he'll be back #hwby Laura Payton via twitter 2/8/2013 2:11:47 PM -
Brazeau hasn't been able to reach his lawyer so another lawyer may represent him today. Left courtroom at same time. #hwby Laura Payton via twitter 2/8/2013 2:12:40 PM -
Sen Brazeau very short appearance-has to consult his lawyer-he will be back but we don't know when #cdnpoli #hwby JULIE VAN DUSEN via twitter 2/8/2013 2:13:33 PM -
Having trouble with signal here...Brazeau was up first but hasn't reached his lawyer. Another lawyer may rep him today. Case suspended #hwby Laura Payton via twitter 2/8/2013 2:30:17 PM -
No word on when he may be back in court. Will keep you posted! #hwby Laura Payton via twitter 2/8/2013 2:30:41 PM -
Brazeau released on conditions not to communicate with victim, keep the peace, stay away from her home and work. Also deposit $1000 #hwby Laura Payton via twitter 2/8/2013 2:59:14 PM -
Weird moment in court where Brazeau gave Maniwaki address as home. Doesn't match charge sheet.Crown asked would he be there whole time? #hwby Laura Payton via twitter 2/8/2013 3:00:28 PM -
Brazeau will be back in court March 22 #hwby Laura Payton via twitter 2/8/2013 3:01:54 PM -
Crown Sylvain Petitclerc says Brazeau will live at the Maniwaki residence during proceedings. #hwby Laura Payton via twitter 2/8/2013 3:09:54 PM -
Including reporters, ENG techs and photogs, there are about 50 journalists awaiting Brazeau. #hwby Laura Payton via twitter 2/8/2013 3:12:23 PM -
And 10 or so people watching the waiting scrum #hwby Laura Payton via twitter 2/8/2013 3:12:59 PM -


Voila. Media. #hw http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BCl1Cx7CYAAmcD5.jpg
by Laura Payton via twitter 2/8/2013 3:16:38 PM -


That blurry head at the desk is Brazeau. #hw http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BCl2sFfCAAIl-ew.jpg
by Laura Payton via twitter 2/8/2013 3:23:50 PM -


Sen Patrick Brazeau signs his bail conditions #cdnpoli #hw http://yfrog.com/nvnpnqmj
by JULIE VAN DUSEN via twitter 2/8/2013 3:25:25 PM -
by Laura Payton via twitter 2/8/2013 3:26:00 PM -


Um...the best I could do as I was crushed against the wall. "On recule! On recule!"the court security said #hw http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BCl3j32CYAAOmdW.jpg
by Laura Payton via twitter 2/8/2013 3:27:38 PM -


Le sénateur Brazeau signe ses documents de remise en liberté au palais de justice de Gatineau #cdnpoli http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BCl2u-cCEAAXw96.jpg
by Mathieu Nadon via twitter 2/8/2013 3:28:01 PM -


That's actually a photo of security, btw. Not Brazeau. Not that you can tell. #hw http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BCl3q-2CQAEw4QJ.jpg
by Laura Payton via twitter 2/8/2013 3:28:07 PM -
So that's that. I'm back in the office and we'll be updating through the day. #hwby Laura Payton via twitter 2/8/2013 4:16:58 PM -

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