Just for Laughs founder's former sister-in-law testified that he sexually assaulted her

Warning: elements of this story detailing an alleged sexual assault may be disturbing to some readers

Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon’s former sister-in-law testified against him in court Wednesday, alleging he sexually assaulted her in the ‘90s.

She is the ninth victim to testify in this trial.

Martine Roy took the stand to describe the disturbing details of the alleged 1995 assault and told the courtroom Rozon raped her.

Roy said she was working at the Just for Laughs Museum when the company’s founder invited her into a dressing room for a private conversation. She claimed Rozon locked the door, put his hands on her shoulders and bent her over.

In court, Roy sobbed describing the heartache and fear she felt. She said she could see Rozon’s reflection in a mirror while she repeatedly told him “No.”

She said it was over in a matter of seconds and he quickly left the room.

She testified the violence of the alleged assault was made worse by the fact that she is gay, was working for Rozon, and that her sister was Rozon’s wife.

Afterwards, Roy said she took a pregnancy test as she was worried about the consequences.

Rozon was in court, taking notes.

Roy also described an earlier event in 1993 where Rozon visited her in a Quebec hotel room and laid down on the bed. Roy said he was sad and needed to vent, so she listened to him when he allegedly grabbed her arm and tried to kiss her. She said she was shocked but rationalized the situation as a drunken mistake.

In 2017, Roy filed a police report against Rozon and denounced him publicly in 2018.

She arrived to the courtroom with other women who have accused Rozon of sexual assault. Roy said she didn’t know any of them, but their stories resembled hers and that motivated her.

She is suing the entertainment mogul for $1.35 million.

All Roy told reporters following her testimony was that it was very important, while Rozon declined to comment.

Next week, Rozon will have the chance to respond to the allegations and bring forward witnesses to defend himself.