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The extended family of a 71-year-old father charged with aggravated assault in the death of his 13-year-old daughter has rallied in support of both victim and accused.
They spoke of Moussa Sidime's commitment to family as they poured out their love for his dead daughter Noutene.
Standing beside a makeshift shrine of flowers and notes from family and friends next to the family's Longueuil, Que., apartment, family spokesperson Mamoudou Kaba read from a statement.