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Port Moody, B.C., mayor takes leave of absence to fight sex assault charge
PORT MOODY, B.C. — The mayor of Port Moody, B.C., says he is taking a leave of absence to clear his name after being charged with sexual assault.
Robert Vagramov says he plans to fight the charge in court and preparing a legal defence will require his full attention, so he has decided to take a leave of absence starting Friday.
Vagramov says he has passed a polygraph test and provided the results to the authorities.