Today, in a Montreal courthouse, fashion tycoon Peter Nygard is set to face charges of sexual assault and forcible confinement. The 84-year-old, known for his role in the once-prominent Nygard International women’s clothing brand, has refuted allegations claiming he abused his power to manipulate women and young girls.
Peter Nygard was officially charged by Quebec prosecutors in 2022 with one count of sexual assault and one count of forcible confinement, with the reported incidents dated back to the period between November 1997 and November 1998.
Due to a publication ban, the identity of the alleged victim and details from the preliminary hearing held in January 2025 remain confidential.
This legal case in Montreal is distinct from Nygard’s previous conviction in Toronto, where he was found guilty of four counts of sexual assault in 2023 and handed an 11-year prison sentence.
This news article, originally reported by The Canadian Press on July 13, 2026, sheds light on the ongoing legal challenges faced by Peter Nygard.