Jacob Hoggard's Sexual Assault Trial Begins with Complainant's Testimony

Prosecutors outline allegations of non-consensual encounter involving choking, slapping, and verbal abuse.

The trial centers on allegations from a 2016 incident involving the former Hedley frontman and a 19-year-old fan.
Crown prosecutors claim the encounter included vaginal penetration, attempted anal penetration, choking, slapping, and urination.
The complainant testified about attending an after-party with Hoggard and other band members following a concert in Kirkland Lake, Ont.
Both the Crown and defense agree that a sexual encounter occurred but dispute whether it was consensual.
The complainant's testimony is set to continue, with further details expected to be presented in court.