Ontario's Court of Appeal has upheld the sexual assault conviction of Jacob Hoggard, dismissing all grounds for appeal and confirming the five-year sentence imposed at trial.
The appeal court found no substantial wrong or miscarriage of justice occurred during Hoggard's trial, emphasizing that the evidence presented did not undermine the trial's integrity.
Hoggard's lawyers expressed disappointment with the judgment, asserting that the trial was unfair while also respecting the court's decision and indicating plans to review it further.
The unanimous decision by Ontario's top court reinforces the importance of trauma-informed approaches in sexual assault cases, as evidenced by the expert testimony admitted during the trial.
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