Gilbert Rozon Breaks Silence: “I've Been Treated Like a Pariah”
Today, as I reflect on the civil trial surrounding Gilbert Rozon, I can’t help but think about how deeply personal and controversial this entire saga has become—not just for him, but for anyone watching the justice system wrestle with accusations from decades past. Rozon, the once-revered founder of Just for Laughs, stepped out of the Montreal courthouse once again, not as a businessman, but as a man fighting for what he claims is his dignity, his name, and ultimately his life as he once knew it.
At the close of his counter-interrogation, Rozon didn’t mince words. In front of the media, he said bluntly, “I’ve been treated like a pariah.” According to him, this trial is less about truth and more about destruction by public opinion. His message was clear: no matter the outcome, he believes his life is over. “I can’t go back to my profession,” he told reporters. “The day after my acquittal, I was already treated like a criminal.”
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He paints a picture of imbalance—of being alone against what he describes as a well-coordinated effort from his accusers, who have come together to build what he claims are stories, not facts. “They found the perfect scapegoat,” he said, asserting that while he has made mistakes, he’s never been violent, never been a criminal. “I’ve done stupid things,” he admitted, “but I’m not the monster I’m made out to be.”
Rozon also brought up the difficulty of defending oneself in the age of media-fueled trials. “When you’re dragged through the mud in the media, sometimes it’s easier to just write a check—even if you did nothing wrong,” he confessed. That alone should make us think: how many accused people choose silence or settlement just to avoid the storm?
One of the most striking aspects of Rozon’s testimony is his criticism of the judicial system—not its structure, but how it can be swayed by social climate. “All this social pressure, it reaches the ears of the justice system,” he said. And yet, despite his public frustration, he maintained faith in the judge presiding over the case. “I still have confidence in her,” he added.
Still, this case is far from over. Nine women are suing Rozon for $14 million, citing sexual assaults allegedly committed between 1980 and 2004. He’s challenging key parts of civil law—like the articles that eliminate myths and stereotypes and the extension of prescription deadlines in sexual assault cases.
It’s hard to know where truth ends and perception begins. But what’s undeniable is that Rozon’s testimony reflects a man who feels cornered, publicly tried, and abandoned by the system he once believed in. Whether you see him as a man wrongfully vilified or someone evading accountability, this trial has become a painful, polarizing reflection of justice in our modern era.
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