Peter Nygard’s preliminary hearing kicks off in Montreal as he faces serious charges related to sexual assault
Montreal: So, Peter Nygard is back in the spotlight this week. The former fashion mogul is having his preliminary hearing in the city. He’s facing some pretty serious charges.
He’s been charged with sexual assault and forcible confinement, and these incidents allegedly happened way back in the late ’90s. It’s a big deal, and everyone’s watching closely.
Now, the details about the alleged victim and what’s being discussed in court are under wraps due to a publication ban. So, we won’t be hearing any names or specifics just yet.
Nygard, who’s 83 now, will be appearing remotely from a federal detention center in Ontario. He’s already serving time for other sexual assault convictions from the past.
He was sentenced to 11 years in Toronto last year for crimes that took place from the ’80s to the mid-2000s. It’s a complicated case, and he’s also facing charges in Manitoba.
On top of that, U.S. authorities want him extradited for a nine-count indictment in New York, where he’s accused of trafficking and assaulting women and underage girls.
Despite all this, Nygard maintains his innocence and is appealing his conviction. It’s a lot to unpack, and we’ll see how this all unfolds in court.
