A judge has stayed all charges in the Winnipeg sexual assault case against disgraced fashion mogul Peter Nygard, finding his Charter right to a fair trial was breached by police failing to retain records related to allegations stemming from the 1990s.
Breakdown
- A judge stayed sexual assault charges against Peter Nygard in Winnipeg due to police failing to keep records. 6s
- The missing records related to police interviews with the complainant from an alleged 1993 incident. 22s
- The judge highlighted the need for improved police record-keeping in sexual assault cases. 1m 2s
- Authorities are reviewing the decision to consider a possible appeal. 1m 27s
- Nygard is serving time for other sexual assault convictions and faces additional charges in Montreal. 1m 35s