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Lawyers for 93-year-old Frank Stronach, Canadian auto tycoon, concluded their defense in his sexual assault trial, dismissing four accusers as liars. They accused the women of changing stories and adding fabricated details. Stronach, founder of Magna International, faces seven charges from alleged incidents in the 1970s. Prosecutors dropped five charges, but the defense seeks acquittal on those too. In final arguments, lawyer Leora Shemesh criticized the cases reliance on unreliable evidence and a negligent police investigation. Critics pointed to investigative bias and skipped steps. Shemesh highlighted inconsistencies in the womens testimony and alleged bias from the justice system and external influences. The defense plans to seek a stay of proceedings, alleging prosecutorial coaching of complainants. The judge now weighs the evidence to rule on guilt.
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