Ghomeshi sexual assault trial begins with discussion over access to evidence

By Diana Mehta and Colin Perkel, The Canadian Press

The trial of disgraced broadcaster Jian Ghomeshi has begun with a discussion over media access to the evidence.

Ontario court Judge William Horkins indicated that he favours allowing such access.

Earlier, a clean-shaven Ghomeshi, 48, wearing a black coat, white shirt and black tie, worked his way through a throng of media as he entered the downtown Toronto courthouse.

You can follow a live blog here.

The former host of CBC Radio’s popular culture show “Q” has pleaded not guilty to four counts of sexual assault and one count of overcoming resistance by choking. He is being tried by judge alone.

Only one of the three complainants in the case can be identified publicly, actress Lucy DeCoutere, best known for her role in the TV series “Trailer Park Boys.”

The Ghomeshi controversy exploded in October 2014, when the CBC said he was taking time off from his duties to deal with “some personal issues,” but then cut ties with its radio star two days later. The public broadcaster later explained it had terminated his employment after seeing “graphic evidence” that he had physically injured a woman.

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