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OTTAWA — Sen. Patrick Brazeau was expected to spend Thursday night in jail as police in Gatineau investigated a report of domestic violence. Brazeau was expected to appear in court Friday morning.

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The outspoken senator was kicked out of the Conservative caucus after being arrested, reportedly over a domestic violence call at his home Thursday.

“I think it’s known that in light of the serious events that have been reported today, I have removed Senator Brazeau from the Conservative caucus,” Prime Minister Harper told politicians during afternoon Question Period.

“Our understanding is that these are matters of a personal nature rather than Senate business, but they are very serious and we expect they will be dealt with through the courts.”

Brazeau was informed about the decision shortly after noon on Thursday. A one-line email, which went to every Conservative senator, simply read that he “has been removed from caucus, effective immediately.”