Former student claims UBC funded her participation in Galloway inquiry, trial hears

Former student claims UBC funded her participation in Galloway inquiry, trial hears

A former graduate student testified in the B. C. Supreme Court in Vancouver that the University of British Columbia paid her for therapy and legal costs to join an independent inquiry into allegations against author Steven Galloway.

Earlier in the trial, UBC creative-writing professor Annabel Lyon said she made a 911 call after Galloway expressed suicidal thoughts, acted as a conduit for unverified accusations from a former graduate student, and regretted signing off on an incomplete thesis after pressure from a senior colleague. A public-relations specialist also argued that Galloway had the resources to rebuild his reputation but failed to use an effective crisis-communication plan.

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Annabel Lyon Steven Galloway A.B. University of British Columbia

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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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November 10, 2026
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Former student says UBC paid her to join independent inquiry, court hears
Former student says UBC paid her to join independent inquiry, court hears

The Globe and Mail • 10 Nov 03:28

In a defamation trial, a former student alleges the University of British Columbia gave her money for therapy and legal costs to participate in an inquiry into allegations against author Steven Galloway.

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November 06, 2026
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PR expert says author Steven Galloway failed to use available tools to restore reputation
PR expert says author Steven Galloway failed to use available tools to restore reputation

The Globe and Mail • 06 Nov 02:19

In testimony at the B.C. Supreme Court, a public-relations specialist argued that the bestselling writer had the assets to rebuild his image after a sexual-assault scandal but did not implement an effective crisis-communication plan.

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November 05, 2026
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UBC professor testifies she approved incomplete thesis after pressure from senior colleague
UBC professor testifies she approved incomplete thesis after pressure from senior colleague

The Globe and Mail • 05 Nov 02:45

In a defamation trial involving author Steven Galloway, UBC creative-writing professor Annabel Lyon said she regrets signing off on a graduate thesis that was not finished, after being urged by a senior faculty member.

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November 04, 2026
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UBC creative writing director testifies she acted as conduit for allegations against Steven Galloway
UBC creative writing director testifies she acted as conduit for allegations against Steven Galloway

CBC • 04 Nov 04:32

Annabel Lyon, director of UBC's school of creative writing, testified that she relayed unverified accusations from a former graduate student to university officials during the defamation trial brought by author Steven Gallowey.

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November 03, 2026
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UBC professor testifies that police call to author was an act of care
UBC professor testifies that police call to author was an act of care

The Globe and Mail • 03 Nov 22:52

In a defamation trial, University of British Columbia creative writing professor Annabel Lyon said a 911 call made after author Steven Galloway expressed suicidal thoughts was intended to protect him.

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