Gilbert Rozon, Just for Laughs founder, continues to deny allegations in civil trial

By Canadian Press on June 30, 2025.

MONTRÉAL — Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon is continuing to deny the allegations against him in his civil trial for sexual assault.

On the stand this morning, Rozon rejected the claims of two sisters who say he sexually assaulted them, one of whom is his former partner, Véronique Moreau.

Moreau says Rozon raped her when they were together, but Rozon says their relationship was always consensual and she was the love of his life.

Her sister, Sophie Moreau, says Rozon tried to kiss her and touched her inappropriately several times starting when she was 15, but he denies ever assaulting her.

Rozon says it’s a complete surprise that the two sisters chose to testify against him.

The disgraced former comedy mogul is being sued for nearly $14 million by nine women who accuse him of sexual assault and misconduct.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 30, 2025.

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