"One of seven complainants in the first sex assault trial for billionaire businessman Frank Stronach, which began Thursday after it was delayed last week, has started testifying in a Toronto courtroom. The woman, whose identity is protected by a publication ban, has alleged she was sexually assaulted by Stronach in 1981. Stronach faces a total of 12 charges, including sexual assault and forcible confinement."
"Stronach has denied the allegations and has pleaded not guilty to all charges. The judge-alone trial, which is being overseen by Superior Court Justice Anne Molloy, was originally slated to start last Tuesday in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in downtown Toronto. It was delayed on the defence's request so Stronach's legal team could examine new disclosures. His lawyer, Leora Shemesh, later argued that some of the complainants may have been coached during preparatory meetings with the Crown."
One complainant has begun testifying in the first sexual assault trial against Frank Stronach, alleging an assault in 1981; her identity is protected by a publication ban. Stronach faces 12 charges, including sexual assault and forcible confinement, while two counts of rape and attempted rape are historical offences removed from the Criminal Code in 1983. Allegations from seven women span 1977 to 1990, including one in Scarborough. Stronach has pleaded not guilty. The judge-alone trial is overseen by Justice Anne Molloy and was delayed for defence review of new disclosures. Defence counsel has raised concerns about alleged witness coaching and plans to seek a stay of proceedings. Stronach, 93, founded Magna and stepped down as chair in 2011, and a separate Newmarket trial will follow.
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