Senator Brazeau out of Conservative caucus

Marjory LeBreton confirms Brazeau’s removal

<p>Senator Patrick Brazeau accepts the Bad Sport Award at the National Press Gallery Dinner Saturday in Gatineau, Quebec, Saturday November 3, 2012. A staff member for Brazeau says he is no longer a member of the Conservative caucus.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Chartrand</p>

Fred Chartrand/CP

Senator Patrick Brazeau has been ejected from the Conservative caucus, reportedly after an alleged incident of domestic violence. Senator Brazeau is reportedly in jail in Gatineau.

Here is the statement from Conservative Senate leader Marjory LeBreton.

“In light of the serious nature of the events reported today, Senator Brazeau has been removed from the Conservative Caucus. As this is a legal matter, I cannot comment further.”