Just for Laughs founder Rozon trial resumes after appeal rejection

April 11, 2025, 1:21 pm

The sexual assault civil trial of Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon is resuming following a brief hearing where Quebec’s highest court dismissed his appeal. The appeal challenged restrictions on how defense attorneys could question witnesses, but its rejection has paved the way for the trial to continue. This case, drawing significant media attention, focuses on serious allegations against Rozon and underscores the broader issues of accountability in high-profile legal proceedings. The trial is seen as a critical step in addressing longstanding allegations.


torontosun.com / Sex assault civil trial of Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon to resume next week

Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon’s sexual assault trial resumes next week after the province’s highest court rejected his appeal over limiting his defence attorneys’ questions.

theglobeandmail.com / Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon’s sexual-assault civil trial to resume next week

In a brief hearing Friday, Quebec’s highest court dismissed Rozon’s appeal filed in the midst of his civil trial last month

winnipegfreepress.com / Sex assault civil trial of Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon to resume next week

thestar.com / Sex assault civil trial of Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon to resume next week

MONTREAL - The sexual assault civil trial of Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon will resume next week after the Court of Appeal rejected his appeal of the scope of questions his lawyers could ask in his defence.


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