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Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Sex Crimes
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On Friday, October 31, 2014, Toronto Police Service Sex Crimes started an investigation into several allegations of sexual assault.

On Wednesday, November 26, 2014, Jian Ghomeshi, 47, of Toronto, surrendered to police. He was charged with:

1) four counts of Sexual Assault

2) Overcome Resistance - Choking

He is scheduled to appear in court early this afternoon. We will notify the media of the court location well in advance of the appearance.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7474, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at http://www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


A sexual assault is any form of unwanted sexual contact. It includes, but is not limited to, kissing, grabbing, oral sex and penetration. To learn more about sexual assault, including how to report a sexual assault, please visit our Sex Crimes website.

Jian Ghomeshi was released on $100,000 bail in a court appearance Wednesday afternoon, after being arrested and charged by Toronto police earlier that morning. The disgraced CBC broadcaster appeared in court to face four counts of sexual assault and one count of choking to overcome resistance - which, according to the criminal code, carries a maximum sentence of life in prison.

Ghomeshi, who was described as tired-looking by onlookers, wore a white shirt and dark blazer and stared straight ahead through the court appearance. Ghomeshi must live with his mother as part of his bail conditions, as well as surrender his passport and remain in Ontario. His next hearing is scheduled for January 8.

(Update: 1:55pm): Jian Ghomeshi's lawyer Marie Henein says that the former Q host will plead not guilty to the charges, and will address allegations against him "fully and directly" at trial.

Nine women and one man have told the Star and other media that they were choked, hit or sexually harassed by Ghomeshi.