WINNIPEG—Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard, who faces charges in the United States of using his influence to lure women and girls for sex, will remain in jail after his bail hearing was adjourned. Nygard, who is 79, was arrested in Winnipeg in December under the Extradition Act and faces nine counts in the southern District of New York, including racketeering and sex trafficking. Jay Prober, Nygard’s lawyer, requested the release and argued he is concerned about his client’s health and that Nygard is not a flight risk. Prober has said his client denies all the allegations. Lawyers for the Attorney General of Canada say Nygard has a history of not showing up to court and has the means to flee. The bail hearing is to continue Jan. 19. Documents from the U.S. Attorney’s Office allege Nygard frequently targeted women and underage girls from disadvantaged economic backgrounds with promises of modelling …
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