The sexual assault trial of Toronto city councillor Michael Thompson commenced, with Thompson recalling an encounter with a young woman at an art gallery. He described inviting her to his cottage for the Canada Day weekend. He faces two counts of sexual assault related to incidents alleged by two women. During his testimony, Thompson recounted their conversation, sharing mutual interests and citing his offer to drive her home late at night. He maintains a not guilty plea to all charges, emphasizing the nature of the interactions prior to the alleged incidents.
Thompson testified about meeting a young woman at an art gallery, noting their conversation and later invitation to his cottage where alleged assaults occurred.
The city councillor expressed excitement about the woman's education, citing commonalities with his own son's academic path, leading to their exchange of contact information.
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