Peter Nygard Appeals Convictions

Peter Nygård, a former fashion mogul, is appealing his sexual assault convictions and 11-year prison sentence in the United Kingdom — Court of Appeal (England and Wales). His lawyers argue that the Toronto trial judge made errors, specifically in admitting the testimony of clinical psychologist Lori Haskell on trauma and allowing the jury to consider evidence from one complainant for others. The Crown contends that the admission of Haskell's testimony was a 'harmless error.' Peter Nygård was denied bail in 2024, and the judge noted that the testimony issue is the only 'legally plausible' argument for appeal. Peter Nygård also faces other legal challenges, including a lawsuit against the Canada — Manitoba and Canada — Saskatchewan governments and Canada — Winnipeg Police Service for alleged defamation and abuse of process related to previously stayed charges in Canada — Manitoba. He also faces sex charges in Canada — Quebec and potential extradition to the United States on sex trafficking and racketeering charges. Peter Nygård denies all allegations.