A group of women had pursued legal action against Gilbert Rozon over allegations of harassment and sexual assault.

Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon's criminal trial for rape and indecent assault enters its final stage Friday.

Gilbert Rozon, 65, is charged with rape and indecent assault for acts allegedly committed in 1980.

Gilbert Rozon, 65, is charged with rape and indecent assault for acts allegedly committed in 1980

The proceedings must last at least four days and will take place at Montreal's Palais de Justice before only a judge, with no jury present.

Just For Laughs has unveiled a lineup featuring more than 100 artists for its first free online festival.

After being postponed, Montreal's Just for Laughs festival is moving online this fall due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

The 9th annual Toronto-based Just for Laughs festival has been pushed exactly one year as a result of 'COVID-19 travel and large gathering restrictions.'

Other cancellations announced on Friday are Les Francos de Montréal (Les FrancoFolies de Montréal) music festival and the Tour de l'Île de Montréal bike tour.

In a split decision, Quebec's Court of Appeal has thrown out a lower court ruling authorizing a $10 million class-action lawsuit brought against entertainment impresario Gilbert Rozon.