"The 93-year-old founder of auto-parts giant Magna International has been in court during the entire proceedings, wearing a dark suit and listening to all the testimony. He faces a total of 10 charges, including sexual assault. Two of the 10 counts, rape and attempted rape, are considered historical charges as they were abolished when the Criminal Code was amended in 1983 to create the offence of sexual assault."
"Many of the women have told similar stories meeting Stronach at Rooney's, the Toronto restaurant he used to own, and then accepting an invitation back to his Harbourfront condo. It's there where they allege he sexually assaulted them. The founder of auto-parts giant Magna International has denied the allegations and has pleaded not guilty to all charges."
Frank Stronach, the 93-year-old founder of auto-parts company Magna International, is on trial in Toronto facing 10 sexual assault charges brought by seven female complainants. The allegations span from 1977 to 1990 and follow a similar pattern: women report meeting Stronach at Rooney's, a Toronto restaurant he owned, before being invited to his Harbourfront condo where they allege sexual assault occurred. Two charges—rape and attempted rape—are historical offences abolished in 1983. The Crown previously dropped two counts related to the sixth complainant. Stronach has pleaded not guilty to all charges and maintains his innocence. He has attended court throughout the proceedings. Cross-examination of the seventh complainant was ongoing during the reported court session.
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