Quebec TV personality Julie Snyder files sexual assault complaint against Gilbert Rozon

Julie Snyder is the latest and most high-profile person yet to come forward with allegations of sexual assaultagainst the founder of the Just for Laughs comedy festival, Gilbert Rozon.

Snyder, a well-known television star and producer, filed a police complaint against RozonSunday night, according to herrepresentative.

LouisNol, a spokesperson forProductions J, said that the complaint filed with the Montreal police was connected to an incident that dates back many years.

Snyderhas declined interviews for now, but she released a statement on Facebook over the weekend, saying that sheand her production company will no longer collaborate with any businesses affiliated with Rozon.

Shealso blacklisted another Quebec media star,ricSalvail, who was also recently accused of sexual harassment.

• Julie Snyder cuts ties to Gilbert Rozon, ric Salvail over sexual harassment allegations

In astatement posted onlineSaturday, Snyder said she was upset by the allegations, and that her thoughts were with the victims.

Snyder used to be married to former Parti Qubcois leader and Quebecor ownerPierre-Karl Pladeauwith whom she has two children.

Fallout continues

Rozon has been accused by several other women of workplace sexual harassment and assault, including one instance where a woman alleged that he forced himself on her in her apartment.

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The entertainment industry baron stepped downas president of Just For Laughs last week after at least nine women came forward with complaints about his past behaviour.

Rozon, who has not admitted to any wrongdoing, has said that he intends to sell all his shares in the company.

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Salvail, a Quebec radio host and media figure, has said that he's taking an extended break from public life to seek counselling.

He was suspended from his professional activities after beingaccused of several counts of sexual harassment over a 15-year period.