Montreal-based musician wins $1.5 million in defamation lawsuit
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Montreal-based musician wins $1.5 million in defamation lawsuit
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Man accused of participating in an extremist plot no longer member of Canadian Armed Forces
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Liberals introduce economic heavy-hitter as start candidate in Montreal riding of Marguerite-Bourgeoys
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Car crashes into Laval gym leaving two nineteen-year-olds dead, a third person in critical condition
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Montreal bakery targeted by vandals over facial recognition allegations
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Community rallies around Hudson-area farm after family loses more than $20,000 in alleged fraud scheme
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Montreal man thankful to be alive after emergency heart surgery, long ambulance wait
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Soggy start to National Bank Open leaves Montreal fans and organizers frustrated
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Possible tornado comes close to Montreal, leave behind damaged trees and property
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City of Montreal identifies four worrisome bike lanes, calls on public for feedback
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Tracking Quebec White Shark Populations
05:13 | July 31, 2026
Montreal-based musician wins $1.5 million in defamation lawsuit
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March 13, 2024
A Montreal music star is hoping to rebuild his career after he won a $1.5 million defamation lawsuit against a woman who accuses him of being a sexual predator. Frédérik Durand, better known as Snail, was regularly performing in front of thousands people before the allegations did major damage to him, both professionally and personally. Global's Dan Spector reports.
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Montreal-based musician wins $1.5 million in defamation lawsuit02:29 | March 13, 2024 -
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Quebec apple grower arms himself with a hail cannon to fight increasingly extreme weather02:29 | August 10, 2026 -
Ex-RCMP officers allege racial profiling at the hands of Longueuil Police02:25 | August 10, 2026 -
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Quebec lettuce growers fighting back after safety concerns lead to reduced sales01:51 | August 6, 2026 -
Old Brewery Mission CEO to run for Quebec Liberals in Vaudreuil02:20 | August 6, 2026 -
The balls are back in town! Beloved overhead balls to return to Montreal’s Village along Ste-Catherine East02:06 | August 6, 2026 -
Man accused of participating in an extremist plot no longer member of Canadian Armed Forces01:12 | August 6, 2026 -
Liberals introduce economic heavy-hitter as start candidate in Montreal riding of Marguerite-Bourgeoys02:21 | August 5, 2026 -
Advocates urge Quebecers to make treating mental health a priority in the Quebec election campaign01:49 | August 5, 2026 -
Car crashes into Laval gym leaving two nineteen-year-olds dead, a third person in critical condition01:19 | August 5, 2026 -
Festivalgoers express outrage over new see-through bag policy at Montreal’s Ile Soniq festival01:28 | August 5, 2026 -
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Montreal unveils new measures aimed at revitalizing Chinatown02:10 | August 4, 2026 -
Former Iranian conscripts seeking asylum in Canada fear deportation02:34 | August 4, 2026 -
Montreal bakery targeted by vandals over facial recognition allegations02:10 | August 4, 2026 -
Community rallies around Hudson-area farm after family loses more than $20,000 in alleged fraud scheme02:09 | August 4, 2026 -
Montreal man thankful to be alive after emergency heart surgery, long ambulance wait02:15 | August 4, 2026 -
Soggy start to National Bank Open leaves Montreal fans and organizers frustrated02:10 | August 4, 2026 -
Possible tornado comes close to Montreal, leave behind damaged trees and property02:07 | August 4, 2026 -
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Westjet strike leaves passengers stranded02:20 | August 2, 2026 -
Residents of Dollard-des-Ormeaux on Montreal’s West Island decry city’s response to flooding02:18 | July 31, 2026 -
City of Montreal identifies four worrisome bike lanes, calls on public for feedback02:17 | July 31, 2026 -
Tracking Quebec White Shark Populations05:13 | July 31, 2026
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Montreal-based musician wins $1.5 million in defamation lawsuit02:29 | March 13, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Aug. 1223:24 | 3 hours ago
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Montreal police chief faces calls for independent probe into racism allegations01:12 | August 11, 2026
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Aug. 1124:39 | August 11, 2026
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Aug. 1024:14 | August 10, 2026
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Quebec apple grower arms himself with a hail cannon to fight increasingly extreme weather02:29 | August 10, 2026
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Ex-RCMP officers allege racial profiling at the hands of Longueuil Police02:25 | August 10, 2026
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Global News at 6 Montreal: Aug. 923:34 | August 9, 2026
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Global News at 6 Montreal: Aug. 823:26 | August 8, 2026
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Aug. 724:04 | August 7, 2026
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Quebec lettuce growers fighting back after safety concerns lead to reduced sales01:51 | August 6, 2026
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Old Brewery Mission CEO to run for Quebec Liberals in Vaudreuil02:20 | August 6, 2026
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The balls are back in town! Beloved overhead balls to return to Montreal’s Village along Ste-Catherine East02:06 | August 6, 2026
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Man accused of participating in an extremist plot no longer member of Canadian Armed Forces01:12 | August 6, 2026
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Liberals introduce economic heavy-hitter as start candidate in Montreal riding of Marguerite-Bourgeoys02:21 | August 5, 2026
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Advocates urge Quebecers to make treating mental health a priority in the Quebec election campaign01:49 | August 5, 2026
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Car crashes into Laval gym leaving two nineteen-year-olds dead, a third person in critical condition01:19 | August 5, 2026
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Festivalgoers express outrage over new see-through bag policy at Montreal’s Ile Soniq festival01:28 | August 5, 2026
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Aug. 412:42 | August 4, 2026
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Montreal unveils new measures aimed at revitalizing Chinatown02:10 | August 4, 2026
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Former Iranian conscripts seeking asylum in Canada fear deportation02:34 | August 4, 2026
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Montreal bakery targeted by vandals over facial recognition allegations02:10 | August 4, 2026
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Community rallies around Hudson-area farm after family loses more than $20,000 in alleged fraud scheme02:09 | August 4, 2026
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Montreal man thankful to be alive after emergency heart surgery, long ambulance wait02:15 | August 4, 2026
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Soggy start to National Bank Open leaves Montreal fans and organizers frustrated02:10 | August 4, 2026
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Possible tornado comes close to Montreal, leave behind damaged trees and property02:07 | August 4, 2026
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Global News at 6 Montreal: Aug. 311:29 | August 3, 2026
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Global News at 6 Montreal: Aug. 210:05 | August 2, 2026
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Westjet strike leaves passengers stranded02:20 | August 2, 2026
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Residents of Dollard-des-Ormeaux on Montreal’s West Island decry city’s response to flooding02:18 | July 31, 2026
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City of Montreal identifies four worrisome bike lanes, calls on public for feedback02:17 | July 31, 2026
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Tracking Quebec White Shark Populations05:13 | July 31, 2026
Montreal-based musician wins $1.5 million in defamation lawsuit
Description
March 13, 2024
A Montreal music star is hoping to rebuild his career after he won a $1.5 million defamation lawsuit against a woman who accuses him of being a sexual predator. Frédérik Durand, better known as Snail, was regularly performing in front of thousands people before the allegations did major damage to him, both professionally and personally. Global's Dan Spector reports.
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