"Nygard's lawyers filed a notice of appeal in 2024, arguing his sentence was excessive and the judge erred in admitting the testimony of clinical psychologist Lori Haskell on the effects of trauma."
"The Crown is arguing in written submissions to the Appeal Court that the admission of Haskell's testimony at Nygard's trial was a 'harmless error' that did not mislead the jury or cause a miscarriage of justice."
"Nygard is asking that his conviction be overturned or set aside and a new trial be ordered. He's also requesting a reduced sentence and any other relief the Appeal Court deems appropriate."
Peter Nygard's appeal against his sexual assault convictions and 11-year sentence is set for hearing. His lawyers argue the trial judge erred by admitting trauma expert testimony and claim the sentence is excessive. Nygard was convicted of four counts of sexual assault, with allegations spanning from the 1980s to the mid-2000s. The Crown contends the expert testimony was a harmless error. Nygard seeks to overturn his conviction, reduce his sentence, and obtain a new trial.
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