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Chelsea Rooney, one of several accusers of former UBC professor Steven Galloway, has apologized for communicating unproven allegations days before his defamation trial begins in Vancouver.
Chelsea Rooney, one of several accusers of former University of British Columbia professor Steven Galloway, has issued a lengthy apology just days before a defamation trial in the case is expected to begin in Vancouver.
Chelsea Rooney Apology and Defamation Case
Rooney says she communicated serious and unproven allegations against Galloway and that she was involved in collecting complaints in an attempt to build a case against him. Much of Rooney's apology appears in the National Post newspaper today and is also posted on the website gallowayapologies.com, along with eight other statements from those who say they regret communications or actions that accused Galloway of sexual assault. Rooney, who is a defendant in the B.C.
Supreme Court case due to start Monday, says she recognizes the communications she circulated about Galloway caused others to believe they were true, and she's aware he firmly denies that he sexually assaulted a student only known as A.B. Galloway was never charged, though he was fired from his job as a writing professor. A report by retired B.C. Supreme Court judge Mary Ellen Boyd, commissioned by the university, concluded the claims against him were unsubstantiated.
Galloway has consistently and firmly denied that he sexually assaulted a student known only as A.B. The allegations have been the subject of intense public and legal scrutiny. The Supreme Court of Canada in 2024 dismissed an appeal by Galloway's accusers of a B.C. appeal court finding, clearing the way for the defamation trial. That trial is scheduled to start Monday in B.C.
Galloway Trial Tests Allegations and Defamation Law
Supreme Court. The defamation claim centers on the allegations made against Galloway and their dissemination. The case has drawn significant attention due to its implications for how sexual assault allegations are handled in academic and legal settings. It also highlights the complex intersection of defamation law, academic freedom, and the handling of sexual assault accusations.
The proceedings underscore the challenges faced by both accusers and the accused in high-profile cases. The trial follows years of legal battles, including the Supreme Court of Canada's 2024 decision to dismiss an appeal by Galloway's accusers. That decision upheld a B.C. appeal court finding, allowing the defamation case to proceed. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 3, 2026.
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