The Jian Ghomeshi trial captured the country's attention and sparked a wider conversation about how sexual assault allegations are handled in the courts. As the case unfolded day by day, news programs turned to legal experts to interpret the testimony and the tactics on display.
On day eight of the trial, Robb MacDonald joined ET Canada to walk viewers through the events in the courtroom. He explained the significance of the cross-examination, the role of credibility in cases that often turn on competing accounts, and what the proceedings revealed about the burden of proof.
His commentary gave a national audience a clearer view of the legal stakes and the careful work that goes into both prosecuting and defending a case of this profile.