Jury Deliberates in Jacob Hoggard Sexual Assault Trial

The former Hedley frontman faces charges from a 2016 incident in Kirkland Lake, focusing on the question of consent.

Jacob Hoggard, former lead singer of Hedley, is on trial for sexual assault stemming from a 2016 incident with a 19-year-old woman.
Both parties agree a sexual encounter occurred, but the trial hinges on whether the interaction was consensual.
Hoggard has pleaded not guilty, claiming the encounter was a consensual one-night stand, while the complainant alleges rape and physical assault.
The jury was not informed of Hoggard's prior 2022 conviction for a similar offense to ensure an unbiased verdict.
Final arguments focused on the complainant's consistency, with the defense highlighting discrepancies and the prosecution emphasizing her unwavering core testimony.