They stem from allegations of a single female complainant dating back to The charges laid correspond to the wording in the Criminal Code at the time of the alleged assault. Rozon, 64, said by email that he learned of the charges Wednesday morning and noted that the accusation goes back nearly 40 years.
The prosecution service said criminal complaints against Rozon brought by 13 other alleged victims will not result in charges. It said the women who made the complaints have been informed of the reasons behind the decision. She added that she does not want the news to discourage others from reporting abuse allegations.
In its statement, the prosecution service noted that the burden of proof in criminal cases is very demanding. One of the women who filed a complaint with police, Martine Roy, said she was frustrated and ashamed when she learned Monday that there would be no charges in her case. Last August, the Quebec Court of Appeal allowed Rozon to appeal the decision authorizing the lawsuit. The appeal has not yet been heard. Rozon stepped down as president of Just For Laughs last year, and an investor group bought the company in the spring.
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