Gilbert Rozon Regrets Fighting Civil Assault Suits as Trial Continues
Speaking outside a Montreal court, he accused the nine women of forming a money-driven coalition against him.
Overview
- Nine women are seeking nearly $14 million in damages over allegations of sexual assault and misconduct dating from the 1980s and 1990s.
- The civil trial before Justice Chantal Tremblay is ongoing in Montreal Superior Court with closing arguments yet to be scheduled.
- Rozon expressed regret for defending the claims in court instead of settling with the women years ago.
- He said the allegations turned him into a pariah, destroyed his reputation and forced his resignation from Just for Laughs.
- He claimed that the presiding judge faces “colossal media pressure” as she prepares to schedule closing arguments.