Overview
- Ontario Superior Court Justice Anne Molloy told court she could not convict on charges tied to one complainant because her evidence was fatally flawed, leaving five counts involving three women.
- Her concerns included the complainant shifting the alleged assault date after a defense alibi surfaced and giving horse-related work details that defense witnesses contradicted.
- Closing submissions are underway, with Crown prosecutor Jelena Vlacic saying the remaining allegations are solid and defense lawyer Leora Shemesh arguing the women were unreliable and the police probe tainted the case.
- Prosecutors previously withdrew five of the original 12 charges during the trial after all seven complainants testified about incidents alleged to have occurred between 1977 and 1990.
- Frank Stronach, 93, has pleaded not guilty, did not take the stand, and his lawyers say they will seek a stay of proceedings over alleged Crown coaching, leaving the judge to decide the case after final arguments.