Peter Nygard To Seek Bail In Winnipeg Over Sex Trafficking Charges
The U.S. indictment alleges Nygard forcibly sexually assaulted many women and girls, some who were between 14 and 17 years old. It alleges others were forcibly assaulted by Nygard’s associates or drugged to ensure their compliance with his sexual demands. Nygard stepped down as chairman of his company after the FBI and police raided his offices in New York City in February. He is also the subject of a class-action lawsuit in the U.S. with similar allegations involving 57 women, including 18 Canadians. It alleges Nygard used violence, intimidation, bribery and company employees to lure victi...