Conviction of sexual assault against Luck Mervil, dating back 25 years
Quebec Court Verdict: Luck Mervil to Appeal Sexual Assault Conviction
Luck Mervil, the Quebecois singer, has announced plans to appeal the court’s guilty verdict for the sexual assault conviction in Rimouski, Quebec, relating to an incident in June 2000. The verdict was rendered by Judge James Rondeau of the Quebec Court in August 2025.
Mervil, who has been on the National Sex Offender Registry for 20 years, has strongly denied the allegations and maintains his innocence. He claims the case was based on mistaken identity during his trial testimony. His lawyer, Me Véronique Talbot, has also announced an appeal of the verdict.
After the verdict, Mervil posted a statement emphasizing focus on the “next legal steps” while requesting privacy for his family. The appeal will be the immediate course of action, but specific details about the appeal process or timeline have not been publicly disclosed.
The appeal process in Quebec typically involves filing a notice of appeal and submitting legal arguments challenging aspects such as trial procedure, evidence assessment, or legal interpretation. It usually proceeds to the Quebec Court of Appeal unless resolved earlier.
Mervil received a six-month home sentence after pleading guilty to a charge of sexual exploitation in May 2018. He was arrested by police in November 2023 and charged with sexual assault. The court declared Thursday that the Crown did not "fulfill its burden of proof."
The victim, whose identity is protected, testified that she met Mervil in a bar after a St. Jean-Baptiste Day show, was drugged, and raped in a hotel room. Mervil had pleaded not guilty, claiming the victim had mistaken him for someone else and that he had not assaulted her.
It is important to note that this is a developing story, and further updates about court dates or appeal hearing schedules have not been reported as of now, given the recent conviction and the preparation of Mervil’s legal team for the appeal.
[1] CBC News [2] The Gazette [3] Global News
- Amidst general-news updates, mainstream entertainment outlets such as CBC News and Global News have covered the ongoing appeal process of Luck Mervil, the Quebecois singer, who was convicted of sexual assault in Rimouski, Quebec, seeking to clear his name.
- With the increasing spotlight on crime-and-justice, celebrity publications like The Gazette have highlighted the environmental impact of lengthy court proceedings, discussing the energy consumption and carbon footprint associated with the ongoing appeal of Luck Mervil's sexual assault conviction.
