Steven Galloway defamation trial continues in British Columbia

The defamation trial of author and former University of British Columbia professor Steven Galloway continued in the B.C. Supreme Court. During proceedings, the ex-husband of one of Galloway’s accusers testified that he and the accuser—identified only as A. B. due to a publication ban—exchanged sexual text messages throughout the night of the alleged assault in May 2011.

Galloway has denied the allegations, which were previously investigated by the university and found not to have occurred. Defense evidence included text messages suggesting Galloway was at a campus pub during the time of the alleged incident, rather than in his office.

Additionally, former creative writing student Cara Woodruff testified regarding a 2015 mass email sent by Chelsea Rooney. Woodruff described the language in the email, which sought to collect misconduct complaints against Galloway, as “inflated and outrageous.” Rooney has since apologized for spreading unproven allegations.