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Nova Scotia judge given reprimand, agrees to treatment after review of complaints - Halifax | Globalnews.ca

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Nova Scotia judge Alain Bégin has been sanctioned over his conduct on the bench.

A review committee found undiagnosed mental health issues were a factor in his behaviour.

The investigation involved three cases, including one where he referred to a defendant during a sexual assault trial as a “sexual deviant”.

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