# Steven Galloway defamation trial > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/steven-galloway-defamation-trial > Updated: 2026-11-03T22:13:22.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 4. Author and former University of British Columbia professor Steven Galloway is undergoing a defamation trial in the British Columbia Supreme Court. Galloway is suing to clear his name following sexual assault accusations from a decade ago that resulted in his suspension and termination from the university. Galloway testified that his past relationship with the accuser, identified as A. B., was a consensual, though “inappropriate, ill-advised, and a stupid relationship” involving “enthusiastic, ongoing consent.” While A. B. has withdrawn her defense that her statements against Galloway were justified, she has not admitted the accusations are false. Justice Neena Sharma granted A. B. anonymity to protect her privacy as a sexual assault complainant. Galloway has alleged that the University of British Columbia administration fabricated reasons for his 2016 dismissal to protect the institution's reputation. While he admitted to an extramarital affair with a student, he maintains that the broader allegations of misconduct were false. Testimony from other parties has included the ex-husband of A. B., who stated they exchanged sexual text messages on the night of the alleged May 2011 assault, and former student Cara Woodruff, who described a 2015 mass email regarding Galloway as “inflated and outrageous.” Annabel Lyon, director of the UBC school of creative writing, testified that A. B. had previously retracted a statement to the RCMP due to fear of police contact with Galloway. Lyon also noted she had previously signed off on an incomplete thesis submitted by the student in 2015. ## Claims - Steven Galloway denies allegations of sexual assault and rape. (reported by 2 sources) - Galloway has concluded his testimony in his defamation lawsuit trial in Vancouver. (reported by 2 sources) - Steven Galloway alleges the University of British Columbia fabricated reasons for his dismissal to protect its reputation. (reported by 1 source) - A former B.C. Supreme Court judge found the allegations against Galloway to be unsubstantiated. (reported by 1 source) - Several defendants in the defamation case have already settled with Galloway and issued public apologies. (reported by 1 source) ## Timeline ### 2026-11-03: University of British Columbia professor testifies in Galloway defamation trial UBC professor Annabel Lyon testified in Steven Galloway's defamation trial, discussing thesis policies and the retraction of a student's police statement regarding unproven assault allegations. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/university-of-british-columbia-professor-testifies-in-galloway-defamation-trial ### 2026-10-20: Steven Galloway defamation trial continues in British Columbia Testimony in Steven Galloway’s defamation trial includes details of sexual text messages sent by an accuser on the night of an alleged assault and accounts of inflammatory emails regarding misconduct claims. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/steven-galloway-defamation-trial-continues-in-british-columbia ### 2026-10-14: Steven Galloway concludes testimony in Vancouver defamation trial Author Steven Galloway has finished testifying in a Vancouver defamation trial, where he alleges unproven sexual assault accusations destroyed his career and claims UBC fabricated reasons for his firing. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/steven-galloway-concludes-testimony-in-vancouver-defamation-trial ### 2026-10-06: Steven Galloway testifies in B.C. defamation trial Author Steven Galloway testified in a B.C. Supreme Court defamation trial, maintaining that his past relationship with his accuser was consensual. The court has granted anonymity to the defendant. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/steven-galloway-testifies-in-bc-defamation-trial --- Cite as: Steven Galloway defamation trial. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/steven-galloway-defamation-trial