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Fashion Mogul Peter Nygard Arrested in Canada on Sex Trafficking Charges

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The 79-year-old Nygard awaited an appearance in a Winnipeg courtroom after his Monday arrest by Canadian authorities at the request of the United States.

His lawyer, Elkan Abramowitz, declined comment.His arrest on sex trafficking charges came after U.S. federal authorities raided Nygard's Manhattan offices earlier this year.The FBI raid came soon after 10 women sued Nygard, saying he enticed young and impoverished women to his Bahamas estate with cash and promises of modeling and fashion opportunities.

Several plaintiffs in the suit, filed in New York City, said they were 14 or 15 years old when Nygard gave them alcohol or drugs and then raped them.Nygard has denied all allegations and blames a conspiracy caused by a feud with his.

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