Peter Nygard found guilty in Montreal sexual assault case
Summary
Peter Nygard, a former Canadian fashion businessman, was found guilty of sexual assault and forcible confinement for incidents in Montreal during the 1990s. He previously received an 11-year prison sentence in 2024 in Toronto for sexually assaulting four women and faces further legal issues and possible extradition to the United States.Key Facts
- Peter Nygard was found guilty in Montreal for sexual assault and forcible confinement linked to the 1990s.
- He did not contest the charges during his trial, which began in July 2026.
- In 2024, Nygard was sentenced to 11 years in prison in Toronto for assaults from the late 1980s to 2005.
- An appeal on the Toronto conviction was rejected by an Ontario court earlier in 2026.
- Other sexual assault charges in Winnipeg were stayed due to concerns about fair trial rights.
- Nygard allegedly used his global fashion business to assault and traffic women in the US and Canada.
- He stepped down from his company in 2020 as it went bankrupt after a US government raid.
- After Canadian cases conclude, he may be extradited to the US, where he faces additional criminal claims.
- His lawyer said he will ask Canadian authorities to delay extradition because of his age and health.
- Nygard denies all allegations against him.
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