Steven Galloway, a bestselling author and former University of British Columbia (UBC) professor, appeared in court for a defamation trial where he is facing allegations of sexual assault by a former student. During his testimony, Galloway categorically denied the claims, stating that the majority of the details provided by the accuser were fictional. He argued that faculty-student relationships were not uncommon in the UBC arts program, a stance that he believes mitigates the seriousness of the allegations against him. Galloway expressed that the allegations have had a significant impact on his life and career, particularly noting a drastic drop in his book sales since the accusations surfaced. Additionally, Galloway faced questions during cross-examination regarding repeated phone calls he made to his accuser, highlighting the complexities of the case as various aspects of their interactions came under scrutiny. His response to the situation also includes an admission of feeling 'ashamed' about a past affair with the accuser, asserting that there were no clear prohibitions on faculty-staff relationships at the university.
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