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Defence Suggests Woman Regrets Engaging in Sexual Encounter with Frank Stronach

On Feb. 20, 2026, defence counsel questioned the fourth complainant, suggesting she now regrets an early‑1980s encounter and questioned her consent, the Canadian Press reported.
Leora Shemesh has signalled she may seek a stay of proceedings, citing allegations that complainants were coached by the Crown during preparatory meetings, which caused two unplanned courtroom pauses.
Ontario Superior Court Justice Anne Molloy told the complainant 'You knew she was not telling the truth and you did nothing. You need to reflect on that' as she twice rejected a defence suggestion and apologized for a previous misstatement.
On Thursday, Ontario Superior Court Justice urged Vlacic to reflect on why the record was not corrected after the woman lied, highlighting legal issues in testimony.
The trial, which began last week, involves Frank Stronach, 93, who has pleaded not guilty to a dozen charges involving seven complainants dating back to the 1970s.

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