Crown appealing rare mistrial in Frank Stronach’s sex assault conviction

Crown prosecutors have filed an appeal to overturn a rare post-verdict mistrial declared in Frank Stronach’s sexual assault conviction. The mistrial occurred in a case involving allegations made by a former employee of a business owned by Stronach, who filed a civil complaint that was inconsistent with the evidence presented in court.

The business tycoon was previously found guilty in June of sexual assault and indecent assault related to allegations brought by two women in his Toronto trial. Superior Court Justice Anne Molloy granted the mistrial weeks later, with lawyer Leora Shemesh describing the decision as "incredibly rare." The appeal argues that Molloy erred by setting aside the verdict of guilt and declaring a mistrial based on inadmissible evidence.

Stronach is scheduled to be sentenced for the indecent assault conviction in September, and he will also face trial on other charges in Newmarket, Ontario, next year.

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