Skip to main content

Bail hearing for former Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard scheduled for next month

Share
TORONTO -

Former Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard will appear in court for a bail hearing on Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. to face sexual assault charges dating back to the 1980s.

Nygard briefly appeared virtually in Toronto’s Old City hall courthouse on Friday. He sat slouched, wearing a blue shirt, black hat and orange mask.

Nygard was virtually brought into the courtroom by Toronto Police Service's 14 Division.

A publication ban was granted to protect the identity of the victims involved in court proceedings, in addition to prohibiting contact with them. Evidence presented in court is also protected.

On Oct. 1, Toronto police announced that they were charging Nygard with six counts of sexual assault and three counts of forcible confinement dating back to the late 1980s and mid-2000s.

That same day, he agreed to be extradited to the United States to face one charge of sex trafficking.

Nygard was arrested in Winnipeg last year under the Extradition Act.

Authorities in New York accuse him of using his influence in the fashion industry to lure women and girls with the promise of modelling and other financial opportunities.

- With files from The Canadian Press 

CTVNews.ca Top Stories

The best tips to prepare your car for the winter

Slippery or snow-covered roads, reduced visibility and bitter cold are all conditions that can make driving difficult and even dangerous during cold weather months. CAA spoke with CTV Morning Live this week on some of the best ways you can winterize your car.

Stay Connected