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One charge against Frank Stronach dropped ahead of second sex assault trial: lawyer
Stronach still faces five complainants after prosecutors withdrew one count ahead of his Newmarket trial, and he continues to deny the allegations.
- On Wednesday, lawyer Leora Shemesh confirmed that prosecutors dropped one sexual assault charge against Frank Stronach ahead of his upcoming trial in Newmarket, Ont.
- Stronach still faces sexual assault charges involving five other complainants, including an allegation of an incident in York Region in 2024.
- Ontario Superior Court Justice Anne Molloy declared a mistrial in a separate Toronto case following testimony inconsistencies, which prosecutors have since appealed.
- While awaiting sentencing for an indecent assault occurring nearly 50 years ago, Stronach will not face a jail term, Molloy indicated.
- As Stronach prepares for trial, legal proceedings continue for the upcoming sexual assault case in Newmarket set for next year.
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Frank Stronach's lawyer states that a charge of sexual assault against his client in a trial to be held shortly in Newmarket, Ontario has been dropped.
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One charge against Frank Stronach dropped ahead of second sex assault trial: lawyer – 105.9 The Region
Frank Stronach’s lawyer says one charge of sexual assault against her client in an upcoming Newmarket, Ont., trial has been dropped. Leora Shemesh says the prosecution involving one complainant in the trial set for next year has been withdrawn. Documents filed in court showed that complainant had alleged a sexual assault took place in York Region in 2024. The billionaire businessman, who has denied all allegations against him, will still face ot…
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