TORONTO – The sexual assault case involving disgraced former broadcaster Jian Ghomeshi will next be in court May 12.
In a brief appearance at a Toronto courtroom Tuesday, Ghomeshi’s lawyer represented his client on his behalf.
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Ghomeshi, the former host of CBC Radio’s cultural affairs show “Q,” was not present in court.
He faces seven counts of sexual assault and one of overcoming resistance by choking.
Ghomeshi has admitted engaging in rough sex but said it was consensual.
His lawyer has said he will plead not guilty to all charges.
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