Canadian fashion designer Nygard consents to U.S. extradition on sex charges

U.S. authorities accuse Nygard, 80, of using his businesses to lure women and girls in the United States, Canada and the Bahamas since 1995 to sexually gratify himself and his associates - accusations he denies. Crown prosecutor Scott Farlinger told a Winnipeg, Manitoba, courtroom that Nygard had agreed to extradition.

Canadian fashion designer Peter Nygard has consented to extradition to the United States, where he faces charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, the Canadian prosecuting lawyer said at a hearing on Friday. U.S. authorities accuse Nygard, 80, of using his businesses to lure women and girls in the United States, Canada and the Bahamas since 1995 to sexually gratify himself and his associates - accusations he denies.

Crown prosecutor Scott Farlinger told a Winnipeg, Manitoba, courtroom that Nygard had agreed to extradition. Nygard appeared from jail via video link. He will not immediately be transferred to the United States. Canada's justice minister still must decide whether to extradite Nygard, Farlinger said.

Canadian police arrested Nygard in Winnipeg in December at the U.S. government's request under the countries' extradition treaty. Born in Finland, Nygard grew up in Manitoba, eventually running his namesake clothing companies and becoming one of Canada's wealthiest people.

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