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Jacob Hoggard Accused of Rape, Assault in Tearful Testimony

Complainant describes traumatic encounter with former Hedley singer during 2016 concert after-party

  • The complainant alleges Jacob Hoggard raped, hit, choked, and urinated on her after a Hedley concert in June 2016.
  • She testified that Hoggard called her derogatory names and imitated pig sounds during the assault.
  • The woman, who was 19 at the time, repeatedly tried to escape and told Hoggard to stop, describing herself as terrified.
  • Hoggard has pleaded not guilty, with the defence and Crown agreeing a sexual encounter occurred but disputing its consensuality.
  • Cross-examination of the complainant by Hoggard's lawyer has begun, focusing on details of the night in question.
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