Saskatchewan Crown to review Manitoba Nygard case files
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Saskatchewan prosecutors will provide a second opinion on whether sex crimes charges should be brought against disgraced fashion mogul Peter Nygard, who was investigated by Winnipeg police two years ago.
On Monday, a Manitoba government spokesperson confirmed the Saskatchewan public prosecutions service has been asked to review the case.
Earlier this month, Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen ordered the second opinion, saying it was important for public confidence in the justice system.
Peter Nygard in a courtroom sketch from January 2022. (Alexandra Newbould / The Canadian Press files)
In 2020, Nygard was investigated by Winnipeg police for alleged sex crimes dating back decades. Eight case files were forwarded to Manitoba prosecutors for review. However, complainants learned last fall the Crown would not pursue charges.
Nygard, 81, is awaiting trial in Toronto after being charged with eight counts of sexual assault and three counts of forcible confinement alleged to have occurred between October 1987 and March 2006.
He also faces sex-related charges in the U.S. and Quebec.
Nygard has denied the allegations.
According to the government, Manitoba Prosecution Services will now turn over all the evidence it reviewed to Saskatchewan Crown attorneys.
“It will be up to Saskatchewan to assign the Crown prosecutors who will complete the review as soon as reasonably possible,” the spokesperson said in a statement.
