Magna Founder Stronach Found Guilty of Sexual Assault, CBC Says

Frank Stronach, the founder of Magna International Inc., was found guilty of one count of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault on Friday, according to the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. The verdict was delivered in a Toronto courtroom. Stronach, 91, also faces charges of forcible confinement and assault with a weapon, which are being tried separately. The Crown had alleged that Stronach sexually assaulted multiple women over several decades, beginning in the 1980s. The defense argued that the allegations were fabricated and that Stronach was the victim of a conspiracy. The trial involved testimony from several accusers and extensive cross-examination. Magna International, a global automotive supplier founded by Stronach in 1957, has been the subject of scrutiny due to the legal proceedings against its founder. The company has stated it is cooperating with authorities and has implemented governance changes.