Jian Ghomeshi court case resumes at Toronto court today

Jian Ghomeshi'shigh-profile sexual assault court case resumestoday in downtown Toronto, with the former CBC Radio host's lawyer representing him at College Park.

MarieHenein arrived shortly after 9:45 a.m. ET Thursday, but said nothing to the mass ofreportersawaiting whether Ghomeshi himself would appear for the hearing.

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Ghomeshi, 47, faces eight charges, which also includeovercoming resistance by choking.

Ghomeshi was fired as host of the arts and culture show Q after sexual assault allegations emerged last October.

He has denied taking part in any violent, non-consensual sexual acts. His lawyer says Ghomeshi intends to enter a plea of not guilty.

LastNovember, Heneinsaid Ghomeshiwould address the allegations against him "fully and directly in a courtroom."

He has been free on $100,000 bail with numerous conditions throughout the court proceedings.