Claimant in Nygard Trial Says Shame, Fear for Career Prevented Her Coming Forward

Claimant in Nygard Trial Says Shame, Fear for Career Prevented Her Coming Forward
(L-R) Peter Nygard, the court clerk, Nygard's lawyer Brian Greenspan, Justice Robert Goldstein and jurors are seen in a court illustration made in Toronto, on Sept. 21, 2023. The Canadian Press/Alexandra Newbould
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One of the women who has accused former fashion mogul Peter Nygard of sexual assault has told jurors at his Toronto trial that she was afraid to come forward for years following the alleged attack.

Nygard, the founder of a now-defunct international women’s clothing company, is accused of using his position in the fashion industry to lure women and girls.