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Just for Laughs founder says three women in sex-assault civil trial were consenting

Nine women are suing Gilbert Rozon, founder of Just for Laughs, in a 2025 civil trial in Montreal for nearly $14 million over sexual assault and misconduct allegations.
The lawsuit stems from a 2017 class action that, following Rozon's 2020 acquittal due to reasonable doubt, was split into separate individual cases.
Rozon admitted during his testimony that he engaged in consensual encounters with three of the nine women suing him, while rejecting other accusations, including those from actress Danie Frenette, who called him a liar in court.
Rozon recalled a $30 million capital outflow from Just for Laughs due to rumors and described the company atmosphere as disastrous amid frozen government and sponsor subsidies.
The legal and public challenges caused Rozon to resign, sever business ties, and prompted comedians to leave the festival and create a parallel event, signaling major repercussions.

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Just for Laughs founder says three women in sex-assault civil trial were consenting

MONTRÉAL — Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon testified Wednesday that he had consensual relations with three of the nine women suing him for sexual assault and misconduct.

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