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| Jian Ghomeshi: Radio host charged with sex abuse, bailed | Jian Ghomeshi: Radio host charged with sex abuse, bailed |
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| Former Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) host Jian Ghomeshi has appeared in court to face four sex assault charges and one of choking. | Former Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) host Jian Ghomeshi has appeared in court to face four sex assault charges and one of choking. |
| The former radio host was released on bail on Wednesday - his lawyer said her client will plead not guilty. | The former radio host was released on bail on Wednesday - his lawyer said her client will plead not guilty. |
| At least three women complained to Toronto Police that Mr Ghomeshi had been physically violent towards them. | At least three women complained to Toronto Police that Mr Ghomeshi had been physically violent towards them. |
| Mr Ghomeshi, 47, was the host of the CBC's radio show Q. He was sacked by the CBC last month. | Mr Ghomeshi, 47, was the host of the CBC's radio show Q. He was sacked by the CBC last month. |
| His bail was set at C$100,000 ($90,000; £55,000) on condition that he live with his mother, surrender his passport and avoid contact with his alleged victims. | His bail was set at C$100,000 ($90,000; £55,000) on condition that he live with his mother, surrender his passport and avoid contact with his alleged victims. |
| Mr Ghomeshi's lawyer Marie Henein added that she had sought a routine publication ban on her client's case. | Mr Ghomeshi's lawyer Marie Henein added that she had sought a routine publication ban on her client's case. |
| She told reporters: "We will address these allegations fully and directly in a courtroom. It is not my practice to litigate my cases in the media." | She told reporters: "We will address these allegations fully and directly in a courtroom. It is not my practice to litigate my cases in the media." |
| Mr Ghomeshi is next due in court on 8 January. | Mr Ghomeshi is next due in court on 8 January. |
| The police department's sex crimes unit began investigating Mr Ghomeshi on 31 October after two women filed complaints. | |
| Nine women have spoken to Canadian media accusing Mr Ghomeshi of physical and sexual assault. | Nine women have spoken to Canadian media accusing Mr Ghomeshi of physical and sexual assault. |
| 'Graphic evidence' | 'Graphic evidence' |
| Throughout the investigation, he has denied the allegations made against him, claiming his actions were consensual. | Throughout the investigation, he has denied the allegations made against him, claiming his actions were consensual. |
| The CBC began an inquiry into Mr Ghomeshi's sexual activities after Canadian newspaper the Toronto Star began investigating allegations by an ex-girlfriend that he had engaged in non-consensual, violent sex with her. | The CBC began an inquiry into Mr Ghomeshi's sexual activities after Canadian newspaper the Toronto Star began investigating allegations by an ex-girlfriend that he had engaged in non-consensual, violent sex with her. |
| After being shown "graphic evidence" that Mr Ghomeshi had physically injured a woman, the broadcaster fired him. | After being shown "graphic evidence" that Mr Ghomeshi had physically injured a woman, the broadcaster fired him. |
| On Tuesday, Mr Ghomeshi dropped a Canadian C$55m legal case against the CBC for wrongful termination. | On Tuesday, Mr Ghomeshi dropped a Canadian C$55m legal case against the CBC for wrongful termination. |
| This was finalised on Wednesday afternoon and it was agreed that Mr Ghomeshi would pay C$18,000 in legal costs. | This was finalised on Wednesday afternoon and it was agreed that Mr Ghomeshi would pay C$18,000 in legal costs. |
| However, he is still fighting the termination through the union, having filed a complaint with the Canadian Media Guild. | However, he is still fighting the termination through the union, having filed a complaint with the Canadian Media Guild. |
| Mr Ghomeshi surrendered himself to officials on Wednesday morning, Toronto Police said in a statement. | Mr Ghomeshi surrendered himself to officials on Wednesday morning, Toronto Police said in a statement. |