Jian Ghomeshi, former CBC Radio host, appears in court
Disgraced former radio host Jian Ghomeshi appeared once again in court Friday after pleading not guilty to all charges against him the previous day.
48-year-old did not take questions as he entered and left downtown Toronto courthouse
Disgraced former radio host Jian Ghomeshi appeared once again in court Friday after pleading not guilty to all charges against him the previous day.
The former host of CBC Radio's cultural affairs show q is facing five charges, including four counts of sexual assault and one count of overcoming resistance by choking.
The 48-year-old did not take questions as he entered and left the downtown Toronto courthouse. Reporters were not allowed in the courtroom. His trial begins Feb. 1, 2016, and will be by judge only.
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Ghomeshi was originally charged with seven counts of sexual assault and one count of overcoming resistance by choking. The Crown withdrew two sexual assault charges in May because they said there was no reasonable prospect of conviction.
He is also facing one charge of sexual assault that is being tried separately.
The one-time radio star has admitted to engaging in rough sex, but said it was consensual. The alleged assaults he was originally charged with occurred between 2002 and 2008.
Ghomeshi's $100,000 bail conditions require him to remain in Ontario and live with his mother. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of life in prison.
With files from The Canadian Press