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Crown Withdraws Assault Charges Against Ontario MPP Chris Scott

By Drooid · Oct 28, 2026 · How we work

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The Crown withdrew domestic assault and assault-with-a-weapon charges against Ontario MPP Chris Scott.
The withdrawal occurred on Wednesday and was not attributed to a technicality.
Scott was charged in September 2025 for an alleged September 19 high-chair incident.
Premier Doug Ford’s office said Scott will not rejoin the PC caucus but will continue representing Sault Ste. Marie.

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The Crown withdrew domestic assault and assault-with-a-weapon charges against Ontario MPP Chris Scott.
The withdrawal occurred on Wednesday and was not attributed to a technicality.
Scott was charged in September 2025 for an alleged September 19 high-chair incident.
Premier Doug Ford’s office said Scott will not rejoin the PC caucus but will continue representing Sault Ste. Marie.