TORONTO — Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard has been denied bail as he appeals his sexual assault convictions in Toronto and an 11-year prison sentence.

An Ontario Court of Appeal judge dismissed the bail application, saying that Nygard’s appeal appears to be “weak” and that he presents a flight risk as he faces charges in other jurisdictions.

“I have determined that the confidence of the public in the administration of justice would be undermined by release of the applicant pending appeal,” Justice Lene Madsen wrote in the decision.

Nygard, 83, was convicted of four counts of sexual assault last year after multiple women came forward with allegations.{ai:summary}<p>Peter Nygard has been denied bail while appealing his sexual assault convictions and 11-year sentence. An Ontario Court of Appeal judge deemed his appeal weak and cited concerns about him being a flight risk due to pending charges elsewhere.</p><p>The judge emphasized that releasing Nygard could undermine public confidence in the justice system. #crime</p>

Peter Nygard denied bail pending appeal of his Toronto sex assault convictions

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