Jacob Hoggard, the lead singer of the band Hedley, has pleaded not guilty to a charge of sexual assault in the trial that’s taking place in the northern community of Haileybury, Ont.Photo by Tijana Martin/The Canadian Press

Complainant breaks down as cross-examination continues in Jacob Hoggard sex assault trial

Hoggard, the lead singer of the band Hedley, has pleaded not guilty to a charge of sexual assault

· National Post

HAILEYBURY, Ont. – Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard’s defence lawyer continued her cross-examination of the complainant in his sexual assault trial in a northeastern Ontario court on Thursday, where he has pleaded not guilty.

The complainant broke down in tears repeatedly on Tuesday as she detailed allegations that Hoggard raped, hit, choked and urinated on her in his hotel room after she attended his band’s concert and an after-party in Kirkland Lake, Ont., eight years ago.

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