Peter Nygard convicted of sexual assault and forcible confinement in Montreal
The 84-year-old fashion mogul, who founded Nygard International, accepted a plea deal after assault at his Montreal penthouse in 1997–1998.
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A Court of Quebec judge in Montreal has found fashion mogul Peter Nygard guilty of sexual assault and forcible confinement. The 84-year-old, who founded the now-defunct women's apparel company Nygard International, accepted a plea deal and did not present any evidence in his defence.
Quebec prosecutors charged Nygard with one count of sexual assault and one count of forcible confinement in 2022. The assault took place at Nygard's Montreal penthouse between November 1997 and November 1998.
This case is separate from Nygard's 2023 conviction in Toronto, where he was found guilty of four counts of sexual assault and sentenced to 11 years in prison. Nygard's lawyer, Gerri Wiebe, said her client is awaiting extradition to the United States on similar charges.
The facts
When did the assault at Peter Nygard's Montreal penthouse occur?
The assault took place at Nygard's Montreal penthouse between November 1997 and November 1998.
What was Peter Nygard convicted of in Toronto in 2023?
In Toronto in 2023, Peter Nygard was found guilty of four counts of sexual assault and sentenced to 11 years in prison.
When did Quebec prosecutors charge Peter Nygard?
Quebec prosecutors charged Peter Nygard with one count of sexual assault and one count of forcible confinement in 2022.
