Defence Suggests Complainant Expressed ‘Sexual Interest’ in Jacob Hoggard in Messages

Defence Suggests Complainant Expressed ‘Sexual Interest’ in Jacob Hoggard in Messages
Court clerk, Justice Gillian Roberts, Complainant #1, Defence Kelly Slate, Jacob Hoggard are shown in this courtroom sketch at Hoggard's trial in Toronto, May 6, 2022. The Canadian Press/Alexandra Newbould
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Lawyers for Jacob Hoggard are suggesting a young woman expressed “sexual interest” in the musician in messages before an incident in which she alleges he violently raped her.

The woman, who is one of two complainants in Hoggard’s sex assault trial, is being cross-examined by the defence in a downtown Toronto courtroom.