US EditionLawyers continue final submissions in Stronach sexual assault trial
Defence lawyers say complainants lied or fabricated accounts, while prosecutors argue inconsistencies do not undermine the core allegations.
- The defence's last witnesses, two Peel Region police officers who led the investigation, finished their testimony earlier this month, closing out the evidence in the case against Frank Stronach.
- Stronach, who is 93, has pleaded not guilty to 12 charges related to alleged incidents dating back decades, with prosecutors dropping five charges related to three complainants.
- Lawyers for the Canadian auto parts tycoon argued he should be found not guilty on all charges, alleging the complainants lied and fabricated their accounts.
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Stronach's accusers lied, defence argues in final submissions at sex assault trial
TORONTO — The women accusing Frank Stronach of sexual assault lied and in some cases fabricated their accounts, lawyers for the Canadian auto parts tycoon argued Tuesday as they urged the court to find him not guilty of all charges.
Crown and defence battle over credibility of complainants in sex assault trial of Frank Stronach
The women who testified they were sexually assaulted by Frank Stronach all failed "quite miserably" on credibility and reliability, his lawyer argued on Tuesday, saying that meant the court should find the Canadian businessman not guilty.
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Thorold TodayLawyers begin final submissions in Frank Stronach sex assault trial
TORONTO — Lawyers for Canadian auto parts tycoon Frank Stronach are making their final submissions in his sexual assault trial, challenging the credibility and reliability of his accusers.
Frank Stronach sex assault trial: Closing arguments begin Tuesday, with defence set to focus on credibility concerns
When the trial began last month, seven women were accusing Stronach of sexual assaults dating back to the 1970s; the Crown has since abandoned the charges related to three of
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Lawyers to begin final submissions in Frank Stronach sex assault trial
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