TORONTO — The intercourse assault trial of Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard is about to renew in Toronto right this moment.
The Crown completed presenting its proof early final week, and the defence is predicted to start making its case right this moment.
Hoggard, the frontman for the band Hedley, has pleaded not responsible to 2 counts of sexual assault inflicting bodily hurt and considered one of sexual interference, a cost that pertains to the sexual touching of an individual beneath 16.
The fees relate to incidents involving two complainants, considered one of whom was a teen on the time.
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Prosecutors allege Hoggard organized to have the complainants meet him at Toronto-area accommodations, the place they allege he violently and repeatedly raped them, leaving them bleeding and bruised.
The defence, in the meantime, argues Hoggard had consensual intercourse with the complainants.
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