Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard sentenced to eleven years in prison for sexual harassment

Peter Nygard, the founder of one of Canada's largest clothing brands, was sentenced to 11 years in prison on Monday for four counts of sexual abuse of women and a girl in Toronto.

He could be released in about six and a half years, with credit for time spent in custody, or sooner if he is granted parole.

Nygard, 83, is “a Canadian success story gone completely wrong,” said Judge Robert Goldstein of the Ontario Superior Court when announcing the verdict.

He described him as a “sexual predator” and added: “Mr. Nygard used his wealth, power and reputation to exploit his victims.”

Wearing a dark hoodie and a makeshift visor to protect his eyes in court, Nygard appeared unresponsive to the decision.