Montreal Conviction Marks Another Measure of Accountability as Nygard Faces U.S. Extradition
NEW YORK — Disgraced fashion mogul Peter Nygard has been convicted of sexual assault and forcible confinement in connection with an assault at his Montreal penthouse nearly three decades ago.
A Court of Quebec judge found Nygard guilty on July 13, 2026, of charges stemming from an assault that occurred between November 1997 and November 1998. The Montreal sexual assault case was scheduled for a 10-day trial, but Nygard did not present evidence in his defense.
“We are extraordinarily proud of our client for having the courage to come forward and confront a powerful man who spent decades believing he was beyond the reach of justice. Her strength made this conviction possible and sends an unmistakable message to other survivors: their voices matter, and the passage of time does not erase the truth,” said DiCello Levitt Partner Greg Gutzler, who, along with Lisa Haba of The Haba Law Firm, represents the survivor in the pending U.S. civil matter.
The Montreal conviction is separate from Nygard’s criminal case in Toronto, where he was convicted of sexually assaulting four women and sentenced in 2024 to 11 years in prison. His appeal in that case was dismissed earlier this year.
Nygard is expected to face extradition to the United States once his Canadian legal proceedings are complete. Federal prosecutors have charged him with sex trafficking, racketeering, and related offenses involving women and girls.
DiCello Levitt represents more than 130 survivors in one of the most significant international sexual abuse and sex trafficking cases brought against a single individual. The civil litigation alleges that Nygard and a network of companies and enablers operated an international sex trafficking enterprise built on coercion, intimidation, and abuse.
“The scale of the harm Peter Nygard inflicted is staggering,” Gutzler said. “For decades, he used his wealth, influence, and corporate empire to exploit women and girls while intimidating those who tried to expose him. This conviction is an important step, but our work is far from over. We will not rest until Nygard and those who enabled him are held fully accountable for the harm they caused.”
The firm continues to pursue accountability from Nygard and the companies and individuals alleged to have enabled, facilitated, or participated in his conduct.
The civil litigation is In re Jane Does 1–57 v. Peter Nygard, et al. The DiCello Levitt team is led by Greg Gutzler and includes Mark DiCello, Adam Levitt, Amy Keller, Justin Hawal, and Justin Abbarno.
DiCello Levitt represents survivors of sexual abuse, sexual assault, trafficking, and exploitation in complex civil litigation against perpetrators and the institutions and individuals that enabled them. In addition to the Nygard litigation, the firm represents survivors who allege they were sexually abused as children while working as “Ring Boys” for World Wrestling Entertainment. The firm is committed to helping survivors expose systemic abuse, pursue accountability, and seek justice.
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