Gilbert Rozon is back in court. On December 9, 2024, a new trial opened in Canada. The emblematic former juror of France has incredible talent (M6) is accused by nine women of sexual assault and therefore went discreetly to the Montreal courthouse last Monday, although his lawyers tried to postpone the trial.
Gilbert Rozon facing one of his accusers
It will last forty-three days and should therefore end on March 28, 2025. On December 9, Gilbert Rozon found himself facing his nine accusers for the first time and the judge, Chantal Tremblay (who rejected the request of his lawyers to postpone the trial). The damages at stake are estimated at $14 million. Remember that the founder of Just for Laughs is accused of having sexually assaulted nine women between 1980 and 2000. Facts that the main person concerned has always denied. As reported The Presshe said to himself “serene” as to this whole affair.
Among his accusers is director Lyne Charlebois. The latter testified during this first day of hearing as revealed by our colleagues. “I was petrified, I was sure I would die. I did the plank and waited for it to pass“, she affirmed. She also returned in detail to their meeting which took place when she was 24 years old (in 1982). It was in the premises of Just for Laughs that they would have exchanged in a setting professional She would have offered her services as a photographer for an event.He invited me for a drink that evening to discuss a contract. He was supposed to come pick me up at my house. He arrived a little early, I was a little taken aback. I invited him to eat at home, with my boyfriend [son compagnon, NDLR]Alain Dugas, then we left. But first, he asked me if we could stop at his house so he could change his shirt“, she remembered.
Lyne Charlebois therefore went to Gilbert Rozon's house and once at home, he turned on the music and lit a joint. “JI don't remember the details. Between the sofa and the bed, there is a white space, I have no memories. I was scared of my life. I just remember him taking me by the hand, bringing me to his room and penetrating me. I remember saying to myself: 'How can a man who just met my boyfriend do this? He's sick!'”, she continued. In addition to telling her story on Facebook, she made a statement to the police in 2017. Then, she spoke about her consumption problems, her numerous therapies and of its contract losses to justify the damages of 1.7 million dollars that it is claiming.
His response to Lyne Charlebois
The defense pointed out Lyne Charlebois' memory lapses. Gilbert Rozon, for example, assured that the meeting should take place at his home. Then, he confirmed that they had sex, but clarified that it was consensual. “He admits to having had three consensual relationships, including that with Ms. Charlebois, but he denies everything else', indicated the defense lawyer, still according to The Press.
Over the coming months, nine women will testify in turn in a single trial, a request made by Gilbert Rozon. He will therefore also face Annick Charette, Patricia Tulasne, Anne-Marie Charette, Sophie Moreau, Danie Frenette, Guylaine Courcelles, Marylena Sicari and Martine Roy. Already indicted in 2018 after being accused of rape and indecent assault in 1980, Gilbert Rozon was acquitted in December 2020.
Gilbert Rozon remains presumed innocent of the charges against him until the end of the trial.
Already indicted in 2018 after being accused of rape and indecent assault in 1980, Gilbert Rozon was acquitted in December 2020. Two contradictory versions did not make it possible to conclude that he was guilty “beyond a reasonable doubt”.
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