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QUEBEC — Liberal MNA Yves St-Denis has withdrawn from the party caucus in the wake of allegations of sexual misconduct that may spell the end of his political career.

St-Denis, the MNA for Argenteuil who is known for his use of salty language in the legislature, withdrew following a report by Cogeco media that he sent a party employee a photo of a sexual act.

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The premier’s office confirmed Tuesday that St-Denis, 54, a former school board commissioner elected to the legislature in 2014, has withdrawn from caucus and is under investigation for his behaviour.

Sources said St-Denis was not given much of a choice, that he withdraw or be kicked out.

In a statement issued later, caucus chairperson Filomena Rotiroti said St-Denis will now sit as an independent. There is no mention of this being a temporary measure.

The investigation was opened just before the Christmas holidays after a woman took her complaint to the Liberal whip, Nicole Ménard, who is in charge of caucus discipline.