LIVEBLOG: Verdict in Jian Ghomeshi sexual assault trial

Welcome to Canadian Press coverage of the trial of former CBC radio host Jian Ghomeshi. Ghomeshi has been found not guilty of sexual assault and choking.

Catch up on all the testimony, as it happened, by reading back on the blog.

by Catharine Benzie edited by Mary Gazze 3/24/2016 11:57:28 AM

3rd & 7 37yd

Media already lining up for #Ghomeshi trial at Old City Hall http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CaH5cQCWkAA_662.jpg

by Adam Miller via twitter 2/1/2016 10:48:39 AM
Media wait outside #Toronto 's old city hall on day one of the #Ghomeshi trial. Doors open at 8. I'm here all week http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CaIJi9vWYAAUIRJ.jpg

by Candace Daniel via twitter 2/1/2016 11:59:00 AM
Lots of media already lined up for seats in court for high profile #JianGhomeshi trial opening day @globalnewsto http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CaIPBWFWIAAvNHy.jpg

by Christina Stevens via twitter 2/1/2016 12:22:56 PM
Media lining up outside of courtroom for #Ghomeshi trial. Lawyers have also arrived.

by Adam Miller via twitter 2/1/2016 1:41:38 PM
#JianGhomeshi lawyers stopped by courtroom where media and public lined up outside. Then they went back down hall @globalnewsto

by Christina Stevens via twitter 2/1/2016 1:42:11 PM
Bad pic, but first glimpse of #Ghomeshi Defense team Marie Henein and Danielle Robitaille at #toronto OCH http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CaIhfclW0AA6aWk.jpg

by Candace Daniel via twitter 2/1/2016 1:43:37 PM
Mother of #Ghomeshi arrives outside courtroom as media is allowed in.

by Adam Miller via twitter 2/1/2016 2:16:52 PM
The small courtroom is packed at Old City Hall on the first day of the #Ghomeshi trial. Media eagerly awaiting his appearance within minutes

by Adam Miller via twitter 2/1/2016 2:29:26 PM
Courtroom for #JianGhomeshi trial is full. Other people in media overflow room. Everyone waiting for #Ghomeshi to come in @globalnewsto

by Christina Stevens via twitter 2/1/2016 2:40:27 PM
Jian Ghomeshi trial: Former CBC host faces sexual assault allegations in first day of court wp.me

by David Shum 2/1/2016 2:40:57 PM
#Ghomeshi and lawyers arrived in courtroom. Ghomeshi stopped to shake the hand of a woman in the gallery. @globalnewsto

by Christina Stevens via twitter 2/1/2016 2:44:33 PM
#Ghomeshi has arrived in court. Mother and family sitting behind him first row of packed court room. #cdnpoli #JianGhomeshi

by Jennifer Tryon via twitter 2/1/2016 2:45:32 PM
#Ghomeshi arrives in court looking stoic, greets mother and holds her hand briefly. Whispers "hi mom." Lawyer Marie Henein asks if she's ok.

by Adam Miller via twitter 2/1/2016 2:46:09 PM
#Ghomeshi wearing navy blue suit, clean-shaven. Consulting with lawyers ahead of opening statements as packed courtroom waits.

by Adam Miller via twitter 2/1/2016 2:48:44 PM
Looks like is was #Ghomeshi mom whose hand he grabbed after walking in. Now sitting at desk with lawyers waiting. @globalnewsto

by Christina Stevens via twitter 2/1/2016 2:50:48 PM
Justice William B. Horkins to preside over the judge-only #Ghomeshi trial, Crown counsel Michael Callaghan will lead prosecution.

by Adam Miller via twitter 2/1/2016 2:51:43 PM
#Ghomeshi is sitting alone, waiting for trial to start, defense lawyers buzzing around him.

by Jennifer Tryon via twitter 2/1/2016 2:52:14 PM
The trial is expected to last several weeks, after which #Ghomeshi will face a second trial on a separate sexual assault charge in June.

by Adam Miller via twitter 2/1/2016 2:53:44 PM
#Ghomeshi represented by lawyers Marie Henein and Danielle Robitaille as courtroom continues to fill to capacity.

by Adam Miller via twitter 2/1/2016 2:58:56 PM
Henein and Robitaille poring over notes ahead of opening statement in #Ghomeshi trial. Boxes of documents can be seen behind defence team.

by Adam Miller via twitter 2/1/2016 3:00:24 PM
Justice William Horkins has arrived in court. Court is now in session in #Ghomeshi trial.

by Adam Miller via twitter 2/1/2016 3:03:00 PM
#Ghomeshi court is now is session. Justice Horkins just took the bench. glbn.ca/XNfor

by Jennifer Tryon via twitter 2/1/2016 3:03:10 PM
Judge acknowledges key role public plays in #Ghomeshi trial, but said that has created considerable logistical challenges in the courthouse.

by Adam Miller via twitter 2/1/2016 3:04:10 PM
Justice Horkins reiterating publication ban in #Ghomeshi trial, says he will allow access to exhibits and recording devices in the courtroom

by Adam Miller via twitter 2/1/2016 3:06:06 PM
Judge in #Ghomeshi trial "to state the obvious this trial has attracted an extraordinary amount of media attention" @globalnewsto

by Christina Stevens via twitter 2/1/2016 3:07:02 PM
Justice Horkins reminding court of publication which prevents exposing victims identities. #Ghomeshi glbn.ca/XNfor

by Jennifer Tryon via twitter 2/1/2016 3:08:13 PM
Crown and media lawyer reiterate privacy of witnesses under publication ban key concern for all parties involved in #Ghomeshi trial

by Adam Miller via twitter 2/1/2016 3:11:58 PM
Counsel for one complainant says she is in the courtroom at #Ghomeshi trial. Says judge will have to consider privacy for each exhibit.

by Adam Miller via twitter 2/1/2016 3:17:07 PM
Lawyers in #Ghomeshi case discussing media access to evidence and if anything should be excluded. @globalnewsto

by Christina Stevens via twitter 2/1/2016 3:17:33 PM
Lawyer for complainants in #Ghomeshi case arguing some exhibits should not be released to media due to privacy concerns. @globalnewsto

by Christina Stevens via twitter 2/1/2016 3:24:25 PM
Gillian Hnatiw, lawyer for Lucy Decoutere, says events in #Ghomeshi trial will be "deeply personal in nature"

by Adam Miller via twitter 2/1/2016 3:28:14 PM
#Ghomeshi alleged victims lawyers are asking for additional privacy by prohibiting media from some exhibits. glbn.ca/XNfor

by Jennifer Tryon via twitter 2/1/2016 3:31:52 PM
Follow @StevensGlobal @adamsmiller @CDanielGlobal @JenTryon on the latest for Day 1 of the Jian Ghomeshi trial glbn.ca/XN1pv

by Global News Toronto via twitter retweeted by JenTryon 2/1/2016 3:32:04 PM
Lawyer for #Ghomeshi Marie Henein commenting on privacy concerns, says Decoutere has waved pub ban and given numerous media interviews

by Adam Miller via twitter 2/1/2016 3:35:42 PM
DeCoutere's lawyer against release of some documents or client's "personal records will be available to the world in perpetuity" #Ghomeshi

by Christina Stevens via twitter 2/1/2016 3:36:10 PM
Lawyer for #Ghomeshi , Marie Henein, says defence has not sought psychological records, says they are "not in play," calls for openness.

by Adam Miller via twitter 2/1/2016 3:39:27 PM
Henein says #Ghomeshi is interested in principle of "open court" highlights that DeCoutere has given "no less than 24 media interviews"

by Adam Miller via twitter 2/1/2016 3:40:42 PM
#Ghomeshi 's lawyer questions alleged victims need for privacy as one "has given no less than 24 media interviews. "glbn.ca/XNfor

by Jennifer Tryon via twitter 2/1/2016 3:41:28 PM
Alleged Victims lawyers: giving int'vs doesn't wave future right to privacy. Exhibits should be restricted. glbn.ca/XNfor

by Jennifer Tryon via twitter 2/1/2016 3:47:45 PM
Lawyer for complainant says identity and privacy are two different issues to consider in #Ghomeshi trial

by Adam Miller via twitter 2/1/2016 3:48:57 PM
Complainant's lawyer argues to consider Victims' Bill of Rights in releasing exhibits to media & public #Ghomeshi

by Christina Stevens via twitter 2/1/2016 3:49:25 PM

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