Ski director who hired Charest continued business relationship after coach fired
SAINT-JEROME, Que. — A main defence witness at Bertrand Charest’s sex assault trial admitted during cross-examination Tuesday that his links to the accused were deeper than he had let on during his earlier testimony.
Regis Nivoix used to be director of a regional ski association that hired Charest during the 1992-93 ski season to coach an elite group of young athletes.
Nivoix said Charest was structured, disciplined, and had a vision to bring Quebec skiers to the national and international stage.
“He delivered the goods,” Nivoix said about Charest, who is on trial on 57 charges, including sexual assault and breach of trust, in relation to 12 alleged victims between the ages of 12 and 19 during the ’90s.