Laval University sex assault suspect released on bail

The suspect in a string of sexual assaults at Laval University has been released on bail pending his trial.

Thierno-Oury Barry, a 19-year-old student at the university, was arrested and charged last month on several counts of breaking and entering as well as sexual assault.

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The charges came after Quebec City police received at least 15 complaints from students at the university, who saida man had come into their roomsat astudent residence during the night of Oct. 14.

The incident prompted an outcry at the university, and contributed to protests calling for an end to rape culture on Quebec campuses.

• 15 complaints of break-ins, alleged sexual crimes reported at Laval University residence