Jian Ghomeshi charged in sexual assault investigation

[Locutus]

just because it's finally a CBC headline.

Former CBC Radio host surrenders to police, faces 5 charges

Former CBC Radio host Jian Ghomeshi has been charged in a sexual assault investigation, Toronto police say.
Ghomeshi, 47, faces five charges under the Criminal Code:

• Four counts of sexual assault.
• One charge of "overcome resistance — choking."

Police said in a news release that Ghomeshi surrendered on Wednesday.

He is scheduled to appear in court this afternoon.

Toronto police began investigating Ghomeshi on Oct. 31 after three women filed complaints alleging he was physically violent without their consent.

He previously issued a statement denying the allegations, and saying all acts involving rough sex were consensual.

In his most recent public statement, he said he intended to meet the allegations directly and that he didn't intend to discuss the matter with the media.

News of the charges against Ghomeshi come a day after it was revealed a $55-million lawsuit he launched against the CBC last month had been dropped.

He had filed the lawsuit after he was fired as host of the radio arts, culture and entertainment program Q in late October.


Jian Ghomeshi charged in sexual assault investigation - Canada - CBC News


Toronto Police Service :: News Release #30572


fukkin stain

 

[WLDB]

I guess now that the lawsuit has been dropped they can speak now.

 

[Twila]

I was wondering what had become of the allegations. It seemed it got quiet for awhile.

 

[WLDB]

It seemed it got quiet for awhile.

It was Bill Cosby's turn.

 

[Twila]

It was Bill Cosby's turn.

oh right. There has been such an immense amount of high profile sexual assault cases of late.

 

[Walter]

Give more money to the CBC.

 

[WLDB]

Give more money to the CBC.

He will be. 18k at least.

And now released on 100k bail apparently.