In the midst of all of the emotion, the agendas and twisted perceptions of the process and purpose of the criminal justice system swirling around this trial the simple fact is that if you lie you will not be believed. This is even more so when you take a solemn oath to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth and then break that oath. “The harsh reality is that once a witness has been shown to be deceptive and manipulative in giving their evidence, that witness can no longer expect the court to consider them to be a trusted source of the truth,” Justice Horkins said. Here is the judgment: http://www.ontariocourts.ca/en/24Mar16.pdf
Verdict acquitting former radio host of sexual assault, choking charges brings to a close chapter in ongoing saga for Ghomeshi that began when CBC fired him in October, 2014
Source: Jian Ghomeshi acquitted; judge says complainants dishonest – The Globe and Mail