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.