Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon begins testimony in sex-assault civil trial

By Canadian Press on June 2, 2025.

MONTREAL — Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon is beginning his testimony today in his civil trial on allegations of sexual assault.

Nine women are suing Rozon for nearly $14 million in damages for alleged sexual assault and misconduct.

All nine women have testified about their experiences and faced cross-examination.

The case has heard from dozens of witnesses who have backed up the women’s allegations.

But the 70-year-old Rozon has always denied the allegations against him.

Rozon began his testimony Monday afternoon at the Montreal court house by discussing his childhood and the early stages of his career in show business.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 2, 2025.

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