BREAKING: The Ottawa woman who former Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard is convicted of sexually assaulting says she is now suing him for $2.8 million.
In a draft claim obtained by CTV News, the plaintiff argues that in addition to mental anguish, the incident left her unable to complete her education and impaired both her physical and emotional wellbeing.
“The plaintiff has suffered and will continue to suffer physical, emotional and mental pain and suffering and a loss of enjoyment of life,” the claim says. “The life of the plaintiff was fundamentally and forever changed by the above-noted behaviour.”the Ottawa woman, whose identity is protected under a publication ban, back in June after a lengthy month-long trial.
She says that Hoggard raped her in a hotel room and choked, slapped and spit on her. He also dragged her across the floor by her legs, the statement alleges. “In order to facilitate the above noted acts, Hoggard engaged in a pattern of behaviour that was intended to make the plaintiff feel that her safety was in jeopardy,” the lawsuit says.CTV News Toronto has reached out to Hoggard’s criminal defence lawyer for comment, but did not immediately receive a response. It is unclear if this lawyer would represent him in the civil claim.Hoggard is still facing a third sex assault charge related to an alleged incident in Kirkland Lake, Ont.
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