Overview
- Under defence questioning, Peel Sgt. Gabe Di Nardo said the historical nature of the claims curtailed investigative options and that he generally believed complainants absent reasons to doubt them.
- Prosecutors are now seeking convictions on seven of the original 12 charges after dropping five counts, including attempted rape, forcible confinement and several sexual-assault allegations.
- The defence has begun its case, calling Stronach’s former driver, who testified the businessman owned only Cadillacs, contradicting a complainant’s description of a low-slung foreign sports car.
- Stronach’s former assistant testified the waterfront condo did not have mirrors on the bedroom ceiling and was sparsely furnished, challenging details in a complainant’s account.
- Court expects to complete evidence this week before legal arguments later in March, and the defence has signalled a potential stay application over alleged witness-preparation abuses.