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Judge revokes bail for Mustafa Ururyar, convicted in sex assault of York U student

A York University PhD student, who was convicted in the sexual assault of fellow student Mandi Gray on Thursday, has had his bail revoked and will await his sentencing in jail, a judge decided Monday.

Ururyar was convicted on Thursday of sexually assaulting fellow York University student Mandi Gray

Mustafa Ururyar, convicted of sex assault, appeared in court Monday morning to find out if he will be allowed to stay out-of-custody while awaiting his sentencing, expected to take place in September. (Mike Heenan/CBC)

A York University PhD student, who wasconvicted in the sexual assault of fellow student Mandi Gray on Thursday, has had his bail revoked and willawait his sentencing in jail, a judge decided Monday.

Mustafa Ururyar, was convicted of forcing Gray,who waived her right to a publication ban on her name, to performoral sex and engage in sexual intercourse onJan.31, 2015.

He appeared in court Monday morning to find out if hewould be allowed to remain out-of-custodyas he waits his sentencing, expected to take place Sept. 14.

"This man raped Mandi Gray. Why should he not come into custody today?" said JusticeMarvinZuker."He's not the victim here."

Ururyaris both a student and employee of York University. Though he has beensuspended by the school, he is still being paid.

On Monday morning, the court heard from his partner Alison Moore, who was willingtoact as his surety and allow him to live with her in Vancouver, where his mother also lives,until his sentencing.

"The problem, of course, is that rape is about power and control," said Zuker. "The impact ofJanuary 31will affect Mandi Gray for the rest of her life."

Ururyar was led out of the court in handcuffs.

Hislawyer, Lisa Bristow,says she will be filing an appeal in the Ontario Superior Court today.