The trial of former hostage Joshua Boyle, charged with assault, sexual assault and other offences, began Monday with one of the alleged victims, his estranged spouse, electing to lift the publication ban that has shielded her identity for more than a year. Crown lawyer Meaghan Cunningham told court she is currently travelling to Canada, and that her testimony is expected to begin Wednesday and continue for about three days. Defence to question Coleman's reliabilityDuring her opening remarks, Cunningham told court the Crown expects Coleman's reliability and credibility will be "vigorously challenged" by Boyle's defence team. Cunningham told court Sinclair wasn't going to comment on Boyle and Coleman or their relationship specifically. From left, defence lawyer Lawrence Greenspon, Ontario Court Justice Peter Doody and Crown witness Deborah Sinclair at Boyle's trial.

Source: CBC News March 25, 2019 16:11 UTC