Hoggard takes stand in sexual assault trial, denies he raped complainant | CBC News
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The complainant alleged that after returning to Hoggard's hotel room, he raped her, choked her, slapped her, and urinated on her, stating, 'I did not want this.' Her emotional testimony highlighted her distress and the trauma of the incident, vigorously denying any suggestion that it was consensual or that she'd exaggerated her account. This moment in her testimony delivered a powerful insight into the anguish experienced by victims and the grave nature of such accusations.
Hoggard firmly denied the allegations, responding to questions from defense lawyer Megan Savard, stating, 'Did you rape her? No. Did you touch her sexually in any way without her consent? No.' His testimony suggests a confrontation of the charges against him while also providing a narrative of events leading up to that night, presenting his perspective amid the serious accusations.
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