Published 3 years ago

Pandemic 'not a get out of jail free card' for Peter Nygard, court hears during bail hearing

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Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard urged a judge on Tuesday to release him on bail, citing poor health as he awaits possible extradition to the United States on sex trafficking and racketeering charges. Jay Prober, Nygard's lawyer, told a judge in Winnipeg, Manitoba, that keeping the 79-year-old defendant in custody during the pandemic "would be

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CTV News

Federal lawyers argue charges Peter Nygard faces are too serious for release

Federal lawyers say the seriousness of the allegations Peter Nygard faces in the United States outweigh any risk the Canadian fashion mogul faces behind bars.

3 years ago·Canada

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Reuters

Canadian fashion mogul Nygard seeks bail on sex charges, citing poor health

By Rod Nickel WINNIPEG, Manitoba - Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard urged a judge on Tuesday to release him on bail, citing poor health as he awaits possible extradition to the United States on sex trafficking and racketeering charges. Jay Prober, Nygard's lawyer, told a judge in Winnipeg, Manitoba, that keeping the 79-year-old defendant in custody during the pandemic "would be

3 years ago·United Kingdom

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CBC News

18 Canadians among new accusers in Peter Nygard rape lawsuit

Eighteen Canadians are among 36 women who have newly come forward to say they were sexually assaulted by Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard. The allegations are contained in an updated class-action legal complaint filed in New York on Monday.

3 years ago·Canada

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Global News

Charges Peter Nygard faces are too serious for release on bail: federal lawyers

Nygard, who is 79, was arrested last month under the Extradition Act and faces nine charges in the Southern District of New York, including sex trafficking and racketeering.

3 years ago·Toronto, Canada

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

Canadian fashion mogul Nygard seeks bail on sex charges, citing poor health

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) - Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard urged a judge on Tuesday to release him on bail, citing poor health as he awaits possible extradition to the United States on sex trafficking and racketeering charges. Read full story

3 years ago·Malaysia

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Washington Times

Former teacher pleads guilty to sex trafficking girl

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A former Eugene elementary school teacher on Tuesday pleaded guilty to sex trafficking involving a child.Federal prosecutors will seek a prison sentence of more than 13 years for William Cantu Hamann, 38, when he’s sentenced in U.S. District Court in Eugene in March.They’ll ask ...

3 years ago·United States

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