Former Military Leader Haydn Edmundson Takes Witness Stand in Sexual Assault Trial

Retired vice-admiral Haydn Edmundson arrives to court in Ottawa on Feb. 8, 2024. The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick

Retired vice admiral Haydn Edmundson is taking the stand in his own defence at his sexual assault trial in Ottawa.

Last week, court heard at length from the woman who accuses Mr. Edmundson of sexually assaulting her on board a navy ship in 1991.