Canada Auto Parts Mogul Faces Sentencing in Indecent Assault Case
Canadian auto parts magnate Frank Stronach, aged 94, is scheduled for a sentencing hearing today on the charge of indecent assault. This hearing comes amidst legal disputes over a mistrial declared by the judge in Stronach’s sexual assault conviction.
In June, Stronach was convicted of both charges, stemming from allegations made by two women during his trial in Toronto. However, a mistrial was granted for the sexual assault charge due to inconsistencies found in emails presented in court.
Stronach’s lawyer argued that the emails contradicted the complainant’s testimony, leading to the mistrial. The Crown is appealing to reinstate the guilty verdict on the sexual assault charge and proceed with sentencing in the Superior Court.
Originally facing 12 charges from seven complainants dating back to the late 1970s, Stronach had one charge withdrawn and was found not guilty on four others. Judge Anne Molloy also found two charges unreliable, leaving Stronach guilty on two charges until the mistrial.
Stronach will face a jury trial in Newmarket, Ont., next year on a sexual assault case involving six complainants. The legal battle continues for the billionaire businessman.
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