AnalysisThe sexual assault trial of auto parts billionaire Frank Stronach started well enough for the prosecution. This defence momentum is the initial achievement of Leora Shemesh, Stronach’s defence counsel. There is more at stake than just the seven women complainants in this trial, or even the others in the next trial. My language is not that structured, sorry,” the witness told Shemesh. Even before the start of the trial proper, Shemesh asserted herself as a combative barrister.

Source: National Post February 14, 2026 11:30 UTC