LIVEBLOG: Verdict in Jian Ghomeshi sexual assault trial

Judge in #Ghomeshi trial says exhibits introduced in court are to be made available to media & public, except documents already sealed.

by Christina Stevens via twitter 2/1/2016 3:51:59 PM

#Ghomeshi judge: "The order is simply this, the exhibits will be made available." No extra privacy for alleged victims apart from pub ban.

by Jennifer Tryon via twitter 2/1/2016 3:53:10 PM

For the latest from inside #Ghomeshi trial follow @globalnewsto 's @adamsmiller and @StevensGlobal

by SimonOstler via twitter retweeted by StevensGlobal 2/1/2016 3:53:19 PM

Crown says in addition to 3 complainants will call other witnesses to be determined as relevance becomes clearer during #Ghomeshi trial

by Christina Stevens via twitter 2/1/2016 3:56:05 PM

1st witness being called in the #Ghomeshi trial, identity is protected under publication ban.

by Adam Miller via twitter 2/1/2016 3:56:29 PM

1st witness in #ghomeshi trial taking stand is one of complainants. Publication ban on identity.

by Christina Stevens via twitter 2/1/2016 3:57:30 PM

First alleged #Ghomeshi victim is taking the stand. Can't identify her because of publication ban. glbn.ca/XNfor

by Jennifer Tryon via twitter 2/1/2016 3:57:35 PM

1st complainant recalling events of 2002 in regard to allegations against #Ghomeshi

by Adam Miller via twitter 2/1/2016 3:59:04 PM

Complainant says first time she met #Ghomeshi "he was flirtatious" asked if she was flirting back "I was"

by Christina Stevens via twitter 2/1/2016 4:01:20 PM

1st alleged witness described #Ghomeshi as "flirtatious" when they first met. Said she never heard of his show >play but attended episode

by Adam Miller via twitter 2/1/2016 4:02:16 PM

Complainant says she thought #Ghomeshi was "charming, fun, happy, charismatic" when she met him.

by Christina Stevens via twitter 2/1/2016 4:02:48 PM

Complainant says #Ghomeshi told her to wait after show screening, chatted with colleagues, went across the street to a pub with her

by Adam Miller via twitter 2/1/2016 4:04:44 PM

Alleged witness described #Ghomeshi as "funny" "intelligent" "he opens doors" "he's a perfect gentleman" and thought "what a nice guy"

by Adam Miller via twitter 2/1/2016 4:05:39 PM

Complainant says when going to pub with #Ghomeshi he opened the door for her and was sweet, humble and charming.

by Christina Stevens via twitter 2/1/2016 4:07:04 PM

Complainant says #Ghomeshi offered to drive her to her car, they walk to parking lot and she notices car is bright yellow Volkswagen Beetle.

by Adam Miller via twitter 2/1/2016 4:08:23 PM

Alleged witness says #Ghomeshi made her feel safe, Volkswagen Beetle was bright yellow and reminded her of Disney movie

by Adam Miller via twitter 2/1/2016 4:08:48 PM

Complainant says felt safe getting into #Ghomeshi 's car, a yellow VW Bug, she says like a "Disney movie"

by Christina Stevens via twitter 2/1/2016 4:09:03 PM

Complainant says #Ghomeshi was being "playful" and "flirtatious" and asked her to undo buttons

by Adam Miller via twitter 2/1/2016 4:09:31 PM

Alleged witness says she was flirting back, says buttons he asked her to undo were on her blouse. #Ghomeshi watching testimony intently.

by Adam Miller via twitter 2/1/2016 4:10:13 PM

Complainant says #Ghomeshi then kissed her, put his hand around her head and pulled her hair "hard" for several seconds.

by Adam Miller via twitter 2/1/2016 4:11:25 PM

"I wasn't sure what had just happened. He had been so nice" complainant says after alleging her hair had been pulled by #Ghomeshi

by Adam Miller via twitter 2/1/2016 4:11:59 PM

Complainant says she and #Ghomeshi were kissing in his car when he grabbed her hair very hard, she wasn't sure at first what happened.

by Christina Stevens via twitter 2/1/2016 4:13:27 PM

Alleged witness in #Ghomeshi trial says it was not "her style" for hair to be pulled "very hard" but is not sure she made a sound.

by Adam Miller via twitter 2/1/2016 4:13:33 PM

Alleged victim testifies she met #Ghomeshi as a server at a CBC xmas party. glbn.ca/XNfor

by Jennifer Tryon via twitter 2/1/2016 4:14:15 PM

Complainant said she was still absorbing the "sudden change in dynamic." No prior discussion about hair pulling. "He was charming" #Ghomeshi

by Adam Miller via twitter 2/1/2016 4:14:37 PM

"It was painful and sudden" says complainant with regard to allegations #Ghomeshi forcefully pulled her hair in 2002

by Adam Miller via twitter 2/1/2016 4:15:25 PM

Complainant says she doesn't remember what said to #Ghomeshi next but doesn't think it was "forceful or strong". Says hair pull was painful.

by Christina Stevens via twitter 2/1/2016 4:15:57 PM

Alleged witness discussing "switch" and "switch back" in #Ghomeshi 's demeanour. Says she thought "perhaps he doesn't know his own strength"

by Adam Miller via twitter 2/1/2016 4:16:13 PM

Alleged witness said she saw #Ghomeshi again "because he was so nice, and then switched, and then switched back."

by Adam Miller via twitter 2/1/2016 4:18:15 PM

Complainant says she attended another taping of #Ghomeshi show >play in January 2003. Said he was "happy to see us."

by Adam Miller via twitter 2/1/2016 4:20:37 PM

After taping finished, alleged witness attended pub nearby. Says she was "having fun" with #Ghomeshi . Doesn't remember what she was drinking

by Adam Miller via twitter 2/1/2016 4:22:23 PM

"Flirtatious," "chatty" alleged witness describes interaction with #Ghomeshi . Says he asked if she wanted to "go back to his place."

by Adam Miller via twitter 2/1/2016 4:23:09 PM

Alleged #Ghomeshi victim recalls him asking her to attend a taping of PLAY at CBC in 2002.

by Jennifer Tryon via twitter 2/1/2016 4:23:24 PM

Complainant says she was "ok" with going to #Ghomeshi 's home alone at the time. Drove there in his car. Went in through back door.

by Adam Miller via twitter 2/1/2016 4:23:55 PM

After taping, #Ghomeshi drivers alleged victim to her car, she sees he's driving a bright yellow VW bug. Says made her feel safe.

by Jennifer Tryon via twitter 2/1/2016 4:24:08 PM

Alleged witness says #Ghomeshi offered her a drink, sat on the couch with her, talking, flirting.

by Adam Miller via twitter 2/1/2016 4:24:29 PM

Complainant says she and #Ghomeshi were kissing on the couch and standing up. "He ends up behind me and he grabs my hair again really hard"

by Adam Miller via twitter 2/1/2016 4:25:11 PM

Complainant says #Ghomeshi was then began "punching me in the head multiple times" says ears were ringing, felt like she was going to faint.

by Adam Miller via twitter 2/1/2016 4:26:18 PM

#Ghomeshi taking notes as 1st complainant gives testimony.

by Adam Miller via twitter 2/1/2016 4:27:40 PM

Alleged #Ghomeshi victim describes kissing him in his yellow car, when suddenly she testifies he grabs her hair and head back really hard.

by Jennifer Tryon via twitter 2/1/2016 4:27:50 PM

Complainant says #Ghomeshi hit her in the head while pulling her hair. Alleges he hit her three times. "It felt like a closed fist"

by Adam Miller via twitter 2/1/2016 4:29:14 PM

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