Jian Ghomeshi court case resumes at Toronto court today
Former CBC personality not present at proceedings
Jian Ghomeshi's high-profile sexual assault court case resumes today in downtown Toronto, with the former CBC Radio host's lawyer representing him at College Park.
Marie Henein arrived shortly after 9:45 a.m. ET Thursday, but said nothing to the mass of reporters awaiting whether Ghomeshi himself would appear for the hearing.
Ghomeshi, 47, faces eight charges, which also include overcoming resistance by choking.
Ghomeshi was fired as host of the arts and culture show Q after sexual assault allegations emerged last October.
He has denied taking part in any violent, non-consensual sexual acts. His lawyer says Ghomeshi intends to enter a plea of not guilty.
Last November, Henein said Ghomeshi would address the allegations against him "fully and directly in a courtroom."
He has been free on $100,000 bail with numerous conditions throughout the court proceedings.