A mogul, a billionaire and a feud that sparked a rape case

Spat between 2 neighbours sees one accused by women of rape and the other linked to the lawsuit

The entrance gate of Mr Nygard's extravagant Nygard Cay property in Nassau, Bahamas. Dozens of women and former employees said that alleged rape victims were lured to his Bahamian home by the prospect of modelling jobs or a taste of luxury. Lawyers a
A photo of Canadian fashion executive Peter Nygard flanked by two women taken at the Toronto International Film Festival Opening Night Party in Ontario in 2005. PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
The entrance gate of Mr Nygard's extravagant Nygard Cay property in Nassau, Bahamas. Dozens of women and former employees said that alleged rape victims were lured to his Bahamian home by the prospect of modelling jobs or a taste of luxury. Lawyers a
The entrance gate of Mr Nygard's extravagant Nygard Cay property in Nassau, Bahamas. Dozens of women and former employees said that alleged rape victims were lured to his Bahamian home by the prospect of modelling jobs or a taste of luxury. PHOTO: NYTIMES
The entrance gate of Mr Nygard's extravagant Nygard Cay property in Nassau, Bahamas. Dozens of women and former employees said that alleged rape victims were lured to his Bahamian home by the prospect of modelling jobs or a taste of luxury. Lawyers a
Lawyers and investigators funded in part by US hedge fund billionaire Louis Bacon (above) claim that Mr Nygard raped teenage girls in the Bahamas. PHOTO: NYTIMES
The Mall At Marathon in Nassau, Bahamas. There was once a Nygard store that was allegedly a spot where young girls were recruited for parties at Nygard Cay.
Ms Tamika Ferguson claimed Mr Nygard raped her when she was 16. She intends to join 10 other women who are accusing him of sexual assault. PHOTO: NYTIMES
Ms Tamika Ferguson claimed Mr Nygard raped her when she was 16. She intends to join 10 other women who are accusing him of sexual assault.
Ms Richette Ross, a former massage therapist at the Nygard Cay estate, claimed she helped to procure young victims for her employer. PHOTO: NYTIMES
Kim Barker, Catherine Porter and Grace Ashford
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Mar 01, 2020, 05:00 AM
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Mar 01, 2020, 05:00 AM
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The Bahamian pleasure palace featured a faux Mayan temple, sculptures of smoke-breathing snakes and a disco with a stripper pole.

The owner Peter Nygard, a Canadian fashion executive, showed off his estate on TV shows like Lifestyles Of The Rich And Famous, and threw loud beachfront parties, revelling in the company of teenage girls and young women.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on March 01, 2020, with the headline A mogul, a billionaire and a feud that sparked a rape case. Subscribe

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