46-year-old woman charged with aggravated assault for allegedly throwing boiling water on a 10-year-old Black boy, causing serious burns.

Stéphanie Borel, a 46-year-old woman from Longueuil, Quebec, has been charged with aggravated assault for allegedly throwing boiling water on a 10-year-old Black boy on October 2, causing serious burns. Initially arrested and released with a court promise, her release sparked public outcry, leading to her re-arrest. Concerns have been raised about the treatment of crimes against racialized individuals. Borel is scheduled for a bail hearing on October 16.

October 11, 2024
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