Quebec's arts scene is being rocked by a wave of sexual assault and harassment allegations against well-known figures in the province's entertainment industry. David Desrosiers, bassist of the band Simple Plan, resigned from the group Thursday after he was accused on the social network of predatory behaviour against his female fans. In a statement, Simple Plan also apologized to the women affected, and to fans who are disappointed by the "regretful situation." Maripier Morin, left, has apologized after singer Safia Nolin posted about a 2018 incident. Amid the wave of allegations, Montreal legal clinic Juripop told CBC News it received a surge in calls and has opened close to 100 new files.

Source: CBC News July 10, 2020 20:26 UTC