Woman's defamation defence no longer says author Galloway sexually assaulted her
A.B. amended her defence to say she reported sexual assaults, as the judge weighed whether Galloway’s testimony could affect damages.
- In B.C. Supreme Court on Wednesday, lawyer Arden Beddoes withdrew the defense of truth regarding sexual assault allegations against former University of British Columbia professor Steven Galloway, though he did not admit the claims were false.
- Galloway was suspended by UBC in November 2015 following what the university called 'serious allegations,' a public announcement he described as 'verdict first, trial second' that damaged his reputation and career.
- Testifying this week, the author of 'The Cellist of Sarajevo' called the three assault allegations an 'outrageous fabrication,' refuting a 2011 boat incident as physically impossible given the bunk opening dimensions.
- Justice Neena Sharma questioned Beddoes about the legal distinction between a 'presumption of falsity' and a factual finding, while the defense requested a permanent publication ban on the accuser's name citing mental health concerns.
- This lawsuit seeks damages for defamation as Galloway attempts to clear his name, with his original suit naming multiple defendants, most of whom have since settled and published apologies.
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Woman's defamation defence no longer says author Galloway sexually assaulted her
VANCOUVER — The lawyer for a woman at the heart of a defamation case brought by author and former University of B.C. professor Steven Galloway says her defence no longer includes an assertion that he sexually assaulted her.
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Woman’s defamation defence no longer says author Galloway sexually assaulted her
VANCOUVER — The lawyer for a woman at the heart of a defamation case brought by author and former University of B.C. professor Steven Galloway says her defence no longer includes an assertion that he sexually assaulted her. Arden Beddoes instead said t...
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