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Galloway’s life was destroyed. This is his reckoning: Amy Hamm

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Jerema, C. (2026, October 27). Galloway’s life was destroyed. This is his reckoning: Amy Hamm. National Post. https://nationalpost.com/opinion/galloways-life-was-destroyed-this-is-his-reckoning-amy-hamm

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Amy Hamm, a National Post columnist, discusses Steven Galloway’s defamation trial with Rob Breakenridge. Galloway, an acclaimed Canadian author and former UBC professor, faced sexual assault allegations over a decade ago that led to his dismissal despite a judge's finding that the evidence was insufficient. Hamm covers emerging details about Galloway’s accusers, other academics' involvement, and UBC’s handling of the case, as well as the broader context of the #MeToo movement.

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As of October 27, 2026, acclaimed Canadian author Steven Galloway is in a defamation trial against several individuals who alleged or supported allegations of rape against him, which led to the destruction of his career at the University of British Columbia (UBC) over a decade ago. The alleged victim, A.B., withdrew from the case, dropping her defenses of both "truth" and "fair comment." Most of Galloway's other named accusers settled out of court and issued public apologies; notably, former student Chelsea Rooney penned an extensive apology that reflects on how feminist ideology may have influenced her actions. The trial highlights broader questions about the impact of the #MeToo movement and institutional responses to sexual assault allegations in academic settings.

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The highly-publicized allegations against Galloway were not substantiated by a judge’s independent investigation, yet the ordeal cost him his job and his reputation.

right suggests that unsubstantiated allegations led to unjust consequences
Hamm also touches on the influence of the #MeToo movement and whether this case represents a reckoning of sorts for the excesses of that era.

right implies criticism of the #MeToo movement's impact

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“The articles cover different aspects of Steven Galloway's situation — one focuses on a defamation trial and Amy Hamm's coverage, while the other discusses testimony about the impact of unproven allegations on his career.”

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“The articles describe different aspects of Steven Galloway's defamation trial, with Article A focusing on general context and impact, while Article B covers testimony given in the trial.”

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Narrative

In this interview, Rob Breakenridge is joined by National Post columnist Amy Hamm, who has been covering the trial and shares details on some crucial details that have emerged around the conduct of Galloway’s accusers, the role of fellow academics, and troubling questions around UBC’s handling of the matter.

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2026-10-29 · National Post

Galloway’s life was destroyed. This is his reckoning: Amy Hamm · assertive framing

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More than a decade after his career was derailed by sexual assault allegations, acclaimed Canadian author and former UBC professor Steven Galloway is hoping a defamation trial can clear his name and hold others accountable. asserted

others → derail → name

The highly-publicized allegations against Galloway were not substantiated by a judge’s independent investigation, yet the ordeal cost him his job and his reputation. asserted

ordeal → publicize → job

that → join → matter

Hamm also touches on the influence of the #MeToo movement and whether this case represents a reckoning of sorts for the excesses of that era. asserted

case → touch → era