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Quebec man facing manslaughter charge gets bail in alleged baby-shaking case

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GATINEAU, Que. – A Quebec man who has been charged with manslaughter after allegedly shaking his infant daughter has been granted bail.

Daniel Lefebvre’s identity was made public Wednesday after a judge in the western Quebec town of Gatineau lifted a publication ban.

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The 25-year-old must undergo a psychological evaluation.

READ MORE: Man charged after baby found unconscious in Thurso, Quebec

Lefebvre was originally charged with aggravated assault after the seven-week-old girl was found unconscious on July 15.

The charge was upgraded after her death a few days later.

He will return to court Oct. 5.

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