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Defence to continue cross-examining complainant in Stronach’s sexual assault trial
The defence challenges inconsistencies in the fifth complainant’s testimony about an alleged 1990 sexual assault during ongoing trial proceedings.
- On Feb. 24, 2026, the defence continued cross-examining the fifth complainant, a 71-year-old woman, as Frank Stronach, accused businessman, 93, maintains his not guilty plea to 12 charges.
- Focusing on credibility gaps, the defence began cross-examining Monday, targeting discrepancies between the woman's police statements and her in-court testimony as all seven complainants are expected to testify.
- The 71-year-old complainant testified that she was sexually assaulted in a Scarborough, Ont. hotel suite in the fall of 1990, describing pain, bleeding, bruises, and repeatedly saying no.
- Credibility questions are shaping proceedings as the defence focuses on discrepancies, while the fourth complainant apologized for lying, highlighting contested witness credibility in the courtroom.
- On Feb. 24, 2026, the defence continues cross-examining all seven complainants in the 1970s–1990s allegations against the accused.
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A woman accusing Frank Stronach of having raped him in a hotel suite several decades ago has "a tendency to lie" and continues to add new details to his story of the meeting, suggested Tuesday the lawyer of the businessman.
Defence lawyer suggests complainant in Stronach trial has ‘tendency to lie’
A woman accusing Frank Stronach of raping her in a hotel suite decades ago has a “tendency to lie” and continues to add new details to her account of the encounter, the businessman’s lawyer suggested Tuesday.
The Chronicle-Journal
Defence lawyer suggests complainant in Stronach trial has 'tendency to lie'
TORONTO - A woman accusing Frank Stronach of raping her in a hotel suite decades ago has a "tendency to lie" and continues to add new details to her account of the encounter, the businessman's lawyer suggested Tuesday.
The NOTL Local
Defence continues cross-examining complainant in Stronach's sexual assault trial
TORONTO — A lawyer representing Frank Stronach is suggesting one of the complainants in the businessman's sexual assault trial has a "tendency to lie" and made up parts of her account.
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