TORONTO — Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard is anticipated to return to the stand as we speak at his intercourse assault trial.
The Hedley frontman has pleaded not responsible to 2 counts of sexual assault inflicting bodily hurt and considered one of sexual interference, a cost that refers back to the sexual touching of somebody below 16.
Prosecutors allege he violently and repeatedly raped two girls, considered one of whom was 16 on the time, in two separate incidents within the fall of 2016.
The complainants have testified they cried and mentioned no in the course of the encounters, which passed off in Toronto-area resort rooms.
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Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard testifies at intercourse assault trial in Toronto
Hoggard started his testimony Tuesday, saying each encounters had been consensual and passionate.
He mentioned he relied on verbal and non-verbal cues to gauge consent with every of the complainants.
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