Stronach's Sex Assault Trial: Judge's Call

0:00Billionaire Frank Stronock's sexual assault trial in Toronto hits its final stretch this week. Closing arguments kick off Tuesday from the defense, then the crown, before Superior Court Justice Ann Malloy decides everything. The case boils down to whether she buys the stories from four women accusing the 93-year-old auto parts mogul of assaults in the 19, 70s and 80s. These women were in their early to mid-20s back then, saying Stronock, a casual acquaintance, toward them for drinks or dinner that turned into, attacks, mostly at his lake front condo, no physical evidence exists since the claims are historical, so it's all about their word against his silence. He didn't take the stand. Defense lawyer Leora Chamesh plans to hammer inconsistencies in their testimonies, calling some straight-up lies, and question the police probe for. Not digging deep enough on consent or truth oaths. She might even push to toss the charges over crown prep meetings with witnesses. Meanwhile, prosecutors like Jelena Vlasic or Julia Bell Humur, will counter that small

1:03gaps in old stories are normal after decades, not deal breakers, for overall trust. The trial started last month with seven accusers, but they dropped three without explanation. Stronock still faces another jury trial in new market, on claims from six more women, so this judge's call could set the tone for what's next. From your city, powered by AI, this is Canada News Today. I'm Cory with the story.