United StatesCanadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard has pleaded guilty to sexual assault and forcible confinement in Quebec, marking another legal setback for the founder of Nygard International. The 84-year-old, currently serving an 11-year sentence in Ontario for similar convictions in Toronto, faced potential extradition to the U.S. on racketeering and sex trafficking charges. Prosecutors highlighted evidence showing Nygard used his influence as a prominent designer to exploit young women, including a victim he lured to his Montreal penthouse in 1997–1998. The case was resolved quickly due to Nygard's unexpected decision to plead guilty, avoiding a lengthy trial. His defense cited his poor health and the need to resolve Canadian legal matters before possible U.S. extradition.
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