September 9th 2024.
The former fashion mogul, Peter Nygard, has been facing serious consequences for his actions. After a trial last November, he was found guilty of four counts of sexual assault against five women in his office in Toronto, Canada. As a Finnish-Canadian, Nygard is accused of using his wealth and influence to harm these women in a private bedroom on the top floor of his building. The 83-year-old predator has been sentenced to over 10 years in prison, but due to the time he has already spent in custody since his arrest in 2020, he will serve less than seven years.
During the court proceedings, Nygard was seen wearing a black Canada Goose jacket, trying to conceal his identity. The judge, Robert Goldstein, did not hold back in his description of Nygard as a "sexual predator". He also referred to him as a "Canadian story gone very wrong", highlighting the disappointment and shock caused by Nygard's actions. Nygard's childhood in Canada was mentioned, as he moved there with his parents from Helsinki, Finland in 1952. When given the chance to speak, Nygard simply replied with a brief "no sir".
His lawyers have announced their plans to appeal the conviction and sentence. Nygard was acquitted of one count of sexual assault and one count of forcible confinement, but the court heard harrowing testimonies from the five women during the six-week trial. The victims, who were between their 20s and 16 years old at the time of the assaults, shared their traumatic experiences. Justice Goldstein made it clear that Nygard's age would not be a factor in his punishment, as it would only encourage other men to believe they can escape accountability for their actions.
Nygard's troubles do not end there, as he also faces charges in the US and Canada for similar crimes. He was arrested in 2020 at the request of US authorities, who accused him of using his business to exploit women and girls for his own sexual pleasure. His son, Kai Bickle, has been cooperating with the investigation since 2019 and has spoken out about his father's actions. Bickle claims that Nygard used his money to silence his accusers and hide his crimes for decades. Despite his efforts, Nygard's crimes have been exposed and justice is being served.
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