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91-Year-Old Auto Parts Billionaire Frank Stronach Arrested on Multiple Sexual Assault Charges, Faces 5 Counts of Rape and Sexual Assault!

Stronach Arrested on Multiple Sexual Assault Charges

Peel Regional Police Appeal for Potential Victims to Come Forward

According to NTD in Toronto Frank Stronach, the 91-year-old Austrian-Canadian auto parts billionaire has been arrested on multiple sexual assault charges spanning several decades according to Peel Regional Police. Stronach, a prominent figure in the Canadian business community faces five charges including rape, indecent assault on a female, sexual assault, and forcible confinement. He was scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton at a later date. Police have indicated that there is more than one accuser though they have not disclosed the exact number of victims. They allege that the assaults occurred from the 1980s through to 2023 and are appealing for more potential victims or anyone with information to come forward. Stronach’s arrest comes as a shock given his longstanding reputation and the impact he has had on the Canadian business landscape. His legal team is preparing for the upcoming court appearances and will address the charges formally at the appropriate time.

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91-Year-Old Auto Parts Billionaire Frank Stronach Arrested on Multiple Sexual Assault Charges, Faces 5 Counts of Rape and Sexual Assault! (PHOTO: Global News)

Stronach’s Denial and Magna’s Response to Allegations

Stronach, who founded the global auto parts supplier Magna International in 1957 and later established The Stronach Group specializing in horse racing has categorically denied the allegations through his defense lawyer Brian Greenspan. Greenspan stated that Stronach looks forward to responding to the charges and maintaining his legacy as a philanthropist and business icon. Magna International where Stronach relinquished control in 2010 has distanced itself from the allegations with spokesperson Dave Niemiec stating that the company has no knowledge of the investigation beyond media reports and will not comment further on the ongoing legal matter. This distancing is crucial for Magna to maintain its reputation and reassure its stakeholders amid the unfolding legal situation involving its founder.
The arrest adds to Stronach’s history of family and business disputes including a 2018 lawsuit he filed against his daughter Belinda Stronach and others for alleged mismanagement of family assets. Despite his rise from humble beginnings to become one of Canada’s wealthiest individuals and a recipient of the Order of Canada, Stronach’s legal troubles mark a significant chapter in his life. The unfolding legal proceedings are expected to impact his legacy highlighting the challenges faced by public figures in navigating personal controversies.

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