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CTV News
09-07-2025
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- CTV News
Just for Laughs founder says his life has been ruined by sex assault allegations
Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon leaves during a break in his civil trial at the courthouse in Montreal, on Monday, June 30, 2025. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press) Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon says he's been treated like a pariah in the eight years since he was publicly accused by multiple women of sexual assault. The disgraced former comedy mogul says the allegations have ruined his life and cost him his company. Rozon is being sued by nine women for a total of nearly $14 million in damages over allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. He said outside a Montreal courtroom Wednesday that he regrets not 'writing cheques' to the women years ago instead of fighting the allegations in court. Rozon says the plaintiffs have formed a coalition against him with the aim of getting money. He says he's become a symbol of the #MeToo movement, and that the judge is under 'colossal media pressure' as she considers the case. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 9, 2025.
Toronto Sun
09-07-2025
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- Toronto Sun
Just for Laughs founder says his life has been ruined by sex assault allegations
Published Jul 09, 2025 • 1 minute read Gilbert Rozon briefly spoke with reporters during a break in his civil case at the Montreal courthouse June 4, 2025. Allen McInnis/Montreal Gazette MONTREAL — Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon says he's been treated like a pariah in the eight years since he was publicly accused by multiple women of sexual assault. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The disgraced former comedy mogul says the allegations have ruined his life and cost him his company. Rozon is being sued by nine women for a total of nearly $14 million in damages over allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. He said outside a Montreal courtroom Wednesday that he regrets not 'writing cheques' to the women years ago instead of fighting the allegations in court. Rozon says the plaintiffs have formed a coalition against him with the aim of getting money. He says he's become a symbol of the #MeToo movement, and that the judge is under 'colossal media pressure' as she considers the case. RECOMMENDED VIDEO Toronto & GTA Olympics Columnists Toronto Maple Leafs Basketball
CTV News
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon asked to explain comments on 1998 sex assault
Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon is seen in the corridors of the Montreal courthouse during a break in his civil trial on Monday, June 30, 2025. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press) MONTRÉAL — Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon was asked to explain his public comments from 2011 about a sexual assault as he pursued his testimony in a high-profile civil trial in Montreal. The comments were raised by lawyer Bruce Johnston, who represents nine women suing the disgraced former comedy mogul for nearly $14 million in Superior Court. Rozon had made the comments in an interview he gave to TV personality Josélito Michaud in 2011 about an assault of a woman at a party east of Montreal in the 1990s. Rozon told Michaud in the interview he was paying for that one, but could have paid for many others before that. Rozon testified he was referring to paying for past episodes of drunk driving. He says he did not sexually assault the woman but pleaded guilty under pressure from his family to save the international comedy festival. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 7, 2025.
Global News
03-07-2025
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- Global News
Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon says he is a target of #MeToo movement
Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon says the nine women suing him for sexual assault are motivated by money. The cross-examination of the disgraced former comedy mogul began this morning at his civil trial in Montreal, where he's being sued for nearly $14 million. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy He told the plaintiffs' lawyer the women had 'invented a truth' for financial gain and said their stories have changed over time. Rozon, who started the comedy festival in the 1980s, says the women who testified against him are part of a coalition and influenced each other. He also says he became a target of the #MeToo movement, a global campaign raising awareness of sexual violence against women. Rozon has denied the allegations against him, and has said he chose to fight the case in court to prevent the legalization of extortion.
CBC
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon says he is a target of #MeToo movement
Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon says the nine women suing him for sexual assault are motivated by money. The cross-examination of the disgraced former comedy mogul began Wednesday morning at his civil trial in Montreal, where he's being sued for nearly $14 million. He told the plaintiffs' lawyer the women had "invented a truth" for financial gain and said their stories have changed over time. Rozon, who started the comedy festival in the 1980s, says the women who testified against him are part of a coalition and influenced each other. He also says he became a target of the #MeToo movement, a global campaign raising awareness of sexual violence against women. Rozon has denied the allegations against him, and has said he chose to fight the case in court to prevent the legalization of extortion.
