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Publication Date: March 15, 2026 - 04:00
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Withdrawn charges in Stronach sex assault trial raise questions about prosecution
March 15, 2026
When his trial began in February, Frank Stronach faced 12 counts related to seven female complainants whose allegations included sexual assault and the historical charges of rape and attempted rape. Now, with all the evidence heard and closing submissions set for the end of the month, those charges have been whittled down to seven — related to four of the initial seven complainants.
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