Preliminary hearing in Montreal for Peter Nygard, charged in alleged sex assault

Fashion designer Peter Nygard faced a preliminary hearing in Montreal regarding sexual assault charges involving multiple women. The hearing focused on the credibility of the accusations and whether there is enough evidence for a trial. Nygard, who has consistently denied the allegations, is accused of drugging and sexually assaulting women over several decades. His lawyers argued that testimonies from alleged victims are unreliable, while the prosecution presented evidence including witness statements. The court's decision on whether to proceed to trial is pending.