Sister interrogates Gilbert Rozon over sex assault accusations
In a telling testament, Luce Rozon, a Montreal native, spoke out about the tumultuous ordeal her family endured during the peaks of the #MeToo wave. Her statements came shortly after her brother, Gilbert Rozon, resignation from his esteemed position as the founder of Just For Laughs.
Speaking before Judge Chantal Tremblay, Luce recounted her strange fascination with biblical scenes, comparing her role to Mary, the only one who stayed by Jesus' side during the Stations of the Cross. Impressed by this image, she vowed to remain by her brother's side, unswayed by the storm brewing around him.
"Tabarnak," she quoted him saying, expressing pure horror at the allegations plaguing him. "I reminded him that if he was falsely accused, he wouldn't be abandoned," she continued.
Luce admitted to being surprised and shaken when the news of her brother's past misdemeanor - a 1998 guilty plea for a minor sexual assault - was publicized. The scandal's reverberations reached everyone close to her brother, including his family and children.
During his trial, she noted they pleaded with him to confess, fearing a public trial would cause unnecessary distress. "We thought, 'if you've touched a girl's breast, admit it,' we didn't want a trial," she said.
As of now, Luce remains steadfast in her belief that her brother is "elegant" and "respectful" towards women. The civil trial is set to continue at the end of May.
Brief Background
Gilbert Rozon, a staple in Quebec's entertainment industry, is best known for creating Just for Laughs, a renowned comedy festival. Amid the #MeToo movement's intensified focus on sexual misconduct allegations, he found himself stepping down from the comedy festival in 2017. In the following years, Luce's role in her brother's defense and the details of their relationship have become subjects of interest.
- In the midst of the #MeToo movement, Luce Rozon, a twin in terms of family, stood unwavering in support of her brother, Gilbert Rozon, despite the allegations against him.
- Luce's brother, Gilbert, faced the scandal of a 1998 guilty plea for a minor sexual assault, news that shocked and dismayed Luce and her family.
- During the trial, Luce and her family appealed to Gilbert, asking him to confess to the allegations to prevent a public trial and the subsequent distress it would cause.
- Whilst the details of her brother's behavior are matters of general-news and crime-and-justice, Luce continues to maintain that Gilbert is an elegant and respectful man towards women, as reported in the environment of politics and social issues.
