Jurors are expected to begin hearing evidence today in the sex assault trial of Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard.
The first witness is scheduled to take the stand after prosecutors present an overview of their case this morning.
Hoggard, the frontman for the rock band Hedley, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to two counts of sexual assault causing bodily harm and one of sexual interference, a charge that refers to the sexual touching of someone under the age of 16.Hoggard was originally set to face trial in January 2021 but the case was postponed on multiple occasions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which saw new jury trials put on hold for months.
The case involves two complainants, neither of whom can be identified under a publication ban. The identities of several witnesses are also protected under the ban.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
First evidence expected to be heard today in sex assault trial of Jacob HoggardJurors are expected to begin hearing evidence today in the sex assault trial of Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard.
Read more »
Jury chosen in sex assault trial of Hedley frontman Jacob HoggardA panel of jurors has been chosen to hear the sex assault trial of Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard.
Read more »
Jury selection underway at sex assault trial for Hedley frontman Jacob HoggardThe Jury selection has begun for the sex assault trial for Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard. The trial expected to run until early June
Read more »
Jury selection begins in Jacob Hoggard sex assault trialJury selection is expected to begin today at the sex assault trial of Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard.
Read more »
Jury selection expected at sex assault trial for Hedley frontman Jacob HoggardJury selection is expected to begin today at the sex assault trial of Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard.
Read more »