Peter Nygard argues for release from jail amid COVID-19 fears during 2-day bail hearing
Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard appeared via video link at a bail hearing in Winnipeg Tuesday. The 79-year-old has been in custody since Dec. 14 awaiting extradition to the U.S. after allegations he sexually assaulted dozens of women and girls over a 25-year period.
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Nygard is awaiting extradition, accused of sexually assaulting women and girls in Canada, the U.S. and Bahamas
Posted: Jan 19, 2021 5:00 AM CT | Last Updated: January 20
A court sketch from the first day of Peter Nygard's bail hearing on Tuesday. Nygard, shown here, appeared in Manitoba Court of Queen's Bench by video link from Headingley Correctional Centre.(Tadens Mpwene/La Liberté Manitoba)