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Defamation Trial Begins Over Decade‑Old Allegations Against Steven Galloway

A condensed 20‑day court hearing will decide how much Galloway can recover for damage to his life and career.

People walk past large letters spelling out UBC at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver on Nov. 22, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
The Law Courts building, which is home to B.C. Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal, is seen in Vancouver, on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Steven Galloway walks out of B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver on Oct. 5, 2026.

Overview

  • The defamation trial of author and former UBC professor Steven Galloway began Monday in B.C. Supreme Court with opening evidence and witness testimony.
  • The case now proceeds against four defendants — the accuser known as A. B. plus Mandi Gray, Dana Kagis and Glynnis Kirchmeier — while about a dozen others have settled or had claims resolved.
  • A. B. will not testify and her lawyer told the court he will not rely on the defences of truth or fair comment, a choice the court said is for her welfare.
  • Several defendants have issued apologies, including Chelsea Rooney who posted a public apology this week saying she regrets soliciting and spreading allegations.
  • Judges and lawyers say the trial will focus chiefly on calculating damages for reputational and personal harm after UBC’s independent review found the core assault allegations unproven and Galloway was awarded damages in earlier proceedings.