Bail hearing begins for Canadian fashion designer Nygard, continues Friday

A closed Nygard fashion shop is seen in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S., October 6, 2021. Picture taken October 6, 2021. REUTERS/Howard Goller

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) - A bail hearing for Canadian fashion designer Peter Nygard, who faces charges of sexual assault and forcible confinement, began on Thursday before extending to a second day.

Born in Finland, Nygard grew up in Manitoba, eventually running his namesake clothing companies and becoming one of Canada's wealthiest people. Nygard, 80, faces charges in both Canada and the United States.