Boy scalded in Longueuil: accused woman remains behind bars [Video]

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A 46-year-old woman accused of burning a 10-year-old boy with boiling water on Montreal’s South Shore remains in custody after she was supposed to have a bail hearing Wednesday. 

Stephanie Borel is facing a charge of aggravated assault following the incident on Oct. 2 in Longueuil. 

A judge was set to hear arguments about whether or not she should be granted bail, but the prosecution and the defence couldn’t agree on terms. The court set aside the whole day to hear the case and make a ruling.  

According to the Crown prosecutor, the defence was not ready to build its case for Borel’s release. The accused, therefore, has to remain behind bars at least until the end of the month until a full hearing can be held.  

The prosecutor intends to argue Borel must be detained until the trial to maintain the public’s confidence in the justice system.

There was public outcry from the boy’s family and the community after learning that the woman was arrested the …