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'''Jian Ghomeshi''' (born June 9, 1967) is a ] musician, writer, and former CBC radio broadcaster.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/qpodcast_20081226_10200.mp3 |title=Interview of Barbara Walters by Jian Ghomeshi |work=CBC}}</ref> From 1990 to 2000 he was a member of the Thornhill-based folk-pop band ], as a vocalist and drummer. In the 2000s he became a television and radio broadcaster. He has hosted, among others, the ] TV show '']'' (2002-2005), the ] radio show '']'' (2005-2006), and the CBC Radio One show '']'', which he co-created and hosted from 2007 to 2014 until fired by the CBC. ''Q'', which features interviews with prominent cultural and entertainment figures, became the highest rated show in its timeslot in CBC history.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/230635463?accountid=14771 |first=R. |last=Zekas |title=Minding His Peace & Q's Artist in Residence Jian Ghomeshi, Host of CBC Radio's Q, Lives Quietly in a Victorian Loft in Old Cabbagetown. |work=Toronto Star |date=May 1, 2010}}</ref> '''Jian Ghomeshi''' (born June 9, 1967) is a ] musician, writer, and former CBC radio broadcaster.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/qpodcast_20081226_10200.mp3 |title=Interview of Barbara Walters by Jian Ghomeshi |work=CBC}}</ref> From 1990 to 2000 he was a member of the Thornhill-based folk-pop band ], as a vocalist and drummer. In the 2000s he became a television and radio broadcaster. He has hosted, among others, the ] TV show '']'' (2002-2005), the ] radio show '']'' (2005-2006), and the CBC Radio One show '']'', which he co-created and hosted from 2007 to 2014 until fired by the CBC. ''Q'', which features interviews with prominent cultural and entertainment figures, became the highest rated show in its timeslot in CBC history.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/230635463?accountid=14771 |first=R. |last=Zekas |title=Minding His Peace & Q's Artist in Residence Jian Ghomeshi, Host of CBC Radio's Q, Lives Quietly in a Victorian Loft in Old Cabbagetown. |work=Toronto Star |date=May 1, 2010}}</ref>

Ghomeshi is awaiting trial on a total of seven counts of sexual assault, and one count of overcoming resistance by choking, against a total of six women, and faces a maximum possible sentence of ].<ref name=globejan>{{cite news|title=Jian Ghomeshi faces three new sex-assault charges, appears in Toronto court|url=http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/jian-ghomeshi-appears-in-toronto-court/article22360096/|accessdate=January 8, 2015|work=Globe and Mail|date=January 8, 2015}}</ref> In late 2014, he was arrested and charged with four counts of sexual assault, and one count of choking, in relation to three complainants.<ref name="np4counts" /> He was charged with three additional counts related to three more women on January 8, 2015.<ref name=jan>{{cite news|title=3 more sex assault charges against Jian Ghomeshi|url=http://www.thestar.com/news/crime/2015/01/08/jian_ghomeshi_trial_date_to_be_set_today.html#|accessdate=January 8, 2015|work=Toronto Star|issue=January 8, 2015}}</ref> On October 1, 2015, Ghomeshi pled not guilty to one count of choking and four counts of sexual assault.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Ex-CBC Radio host Jian Ghomeshi pleads not guilty to all charges|url = http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/ex-cbc-radio-host-jian-ghomeshi-pleads-not-guilty-to-all-charges/article26612169/|accessdate = 2015-10-01}}</ref>


==Early life== ==Early life==
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A 1996 video tape, revealed in 2014, suggested that Ghomeshi disdained his audiences, stating on camera that people paying to see the band's shows were "losers" and "fucking idiots."<ref>{{cite news|title=Jian Ghomeshi video: 'All my fans make me sick'|url=http://jam.canoe.ca/Celebrities/2014/11/03/22048341.html|accessdate=5 November 2014|work=Canoe.ca|date=4 November 2014}}</ref> David Yuhnke, who was present at the recording, suspected that Ghomeshi was joking, recalling that the room's atmosphere was "sarcasm-laded," but added that he found it "hard to gauge entirely if he was being serious or not."<ref>{{cite news|title='All my fans make me sick': Online video shows Ghomeshi singing about fans|url=http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/all-my-fans-make-me-sick-online-video-shows-ghomeshi-singing-about-fans-1.2084795|accessdate=5 November 2014|work=CTV News|date=4 November 2014}}</ref> A 1996 video tape, revealed in 2014, suggested that Ghomeshi disdained his audiences, stating on camera that people paying to see the band's shows were "losers" and "fucking idiots."<ref>{{cite news|title=Jian Ghomeshi video: 'All my fans make me sick'|url=http://jam.canoe.ca/Celebrities/2014/11/03/22048341.html|accessdate=5 November 2014|work=Canoe.ca|date=4 November 2014}}</ref> David Yuhnke, who was present at the recording, suspected that Ghomeshi was joking, recalling that the room's atmosphere was "sarcasm-laded," but added that he found it "hard to gauge entirely if he was being serious or not."<ref>{{cite news|title='All my fans make me sick': Online video shows Ghomeshi singing about fans|url=http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/all-my-fans-make-me-sick-online-video-shows-ghomeshi-singing-about-fans-1.2084795|accessdate=5 November 2014|work=CTV News|date=4 November 2014}}</ref>


Ghomeshi's production company, Jian Ghomeshi Productions Inc., managed musician ] (now of the band ]) and produced music for ].<ref>{{cite news |title=Tuned in to education |url=http://metronews.ca/news/162088/tuned-in-to-education/ |publisher=Free Daily News Group |newspaper=Metro |date=7 September 2006 |accessdate=15 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Dar Williams still on top |url=https://nowtoronto.com/music/dar-williams-still-on-top/ |last=Hughes |first=Kim |date=21 September 2006 |accessdate=15 December 2014 |newspaper=NOW magazine}}</ref> He managed ] artist ] from 2007 until 2014, during which time she won the ] for Best New Artist and was nominated for several more.<ref>{{cite news|author=Amy Verner |url=http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20090325.ALIGHTS25/TPStory/Entertainment |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20090409221901/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20090325.ALIGHTS25/TPStory/Entertainment |archivedate=April 9, 2009 |title=A career clocked at lightning speed|publisher=The Globe and Mail |date=March 25, 2009|accessdate=March 12, 2011 |location=Toronto}}</ref> Lights initially supported Ghomeshi after he was accused of sexual abuse in 2014, but later dropped him as her manager, saying: "I rushed to defend my manager of 12 years. I am now aware that my comments appear insensitive to those impacted and for that I am deeply sorry".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/10/31/lights-jian-ghomeshi_n_6085248.html |title=Lights Drops Jian Ghomeshi As Manager |publisher=Huffington Post |first=Zi-Ann |last=Lum |date=October 31, 2014 |accessdate=November 3, 2014}}</ref> Ghomeshi's production company, Jian Ghomeshi Productions Inc., managed musician ] (now of the band ]) and produced music for ].<ref>{{cite news |title=Tuned in to education |url=http://metronews.ca/news/162088/tuned-in-to-education/ |publisher=Free Daily News Group |newspaper=Metro |date=7 September 2006 |accessdate=15 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Dar Williams still on top |url=https://nowtoronto.com/music/dar-williams-still-on-top/ |last=Hughes |first=Kim |date=21 September 2006 |accessdate=15 December 2014 |newspaper=NOW magazine}}</ref> He managed ] artist ] from 2007 until 2014, during which time she won the ] for Best New Artist and was nominated for several more.<ref>{{cite news|author=Amy Verner |url=http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20090325.ALIGHTS25/TPStory/Entertainment |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20090409221901/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20090325.ALIGHTS25/TPStory/Entertainment |archivedate=April 9, 2009 |title=A career clocked at lightning speed|publisher=The Globe and Mail |date=March 25, 2009|accessdate=March 12, 2011 |location=Toronto}}</ref>


===Radio and television=== ===Radio and television===
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In 2006, he finished a documentary series entitled '']'', which described technology's effects on television, radio, and print as well as the future of the media.{{Citation needed|date=November 2014}} He hosted the radio series '']'' and '']'' on ] and ]. From fall 2005 until spring 2006, he hosted a program on Radio One called '']''. In 2006, he finished a documentary series entitled '']'', which described technology's effects on television, radio, and print as well as the future of the media.{{Citation needed|date=November 2014}} He hosted the radio series '']'' and '']'' on ] and ]. From fall 2005 until spring 2006, he hosted a program on Radio One called '']''.


From April 16, 2007 to October 26, 2014, when he was fired following allegations of sexual abuse, Ghomeshi was the host of '']'', a program airing twice daily on CBC Radio One, and on over 170 stations in the United States over ]. During his time as host of ''Q'' Ghomeshi regularly booked guests who shared his agent and lawyer without disclosing this connection.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2014/12/03/jian_ghomeshi_booked_guests_that_shared_his_agent_lawyer.html |title=Jian Ghomeshi booked guests that shared his agent, lawyer |last=Donovan |first=Kevin |date=3 December 2014 |accessdate=15 December 2014 |newspaper=Toronto Star}}</ref> In July 2014 the CBC accepted $5,000 from ] to send Ghomeshi to ] to interview ], in violation of CBC policies. The CBC vowed to repay the money after the incident was uncovered by '']''.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2014/12/05/cbc_took_5000_from_warner_music_so_jian_ghomeshi_could_interview_tom_petty.html |title=CBC took $5,000 from Warner Music so Jian Ghomeshi could interview Tom Petty |last=Donovan |first=Kevin |date=5 December 2014 |accessdate=15 December 2014 |newspaper=Toronto Star}}</ref> From April 16, 2007 to October 26, 2014, when he was fired, Ghomeshi was the host of '']'', a program airing twice daily on CBC Radio One, and on over 170 stations in the United States over ]. During his time as host of ''Q'' Ghomeshi regularly booked guests who shared his agent and lawyer without disclosing this connection.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2014/12/03/jian_ghomeshi_booked_guests_that_shared_his_agent_lawyer.html |title=Jian Ghomeshi booked guests that shared his agent, lawyer |last=Donovan |first=Kevin |date=3 December 2014 |accessdate=15 December 2014 |newspaper=Toronto Star}}</ref> In July 2014 the CBC accepted $5,000 from ] to send Ghomeshi to ] to interview ], in violation of CBC policies. The CBC vowed to repay the money after the incident was uncovered by '']''.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2014/12/05/cbc_took_5000_from_warner_music_so_jian_ghomeshi_could_interview_tom_petty.html |title=CBC took $5,000 from Warner Music so Jian Ghomeshi could interview Tom Petty |last=Donovan |first=Kevin |date=5 December 2014 |accessdate=15 December 2014 |newspaper=Toronto Star}}</ref>


Ghomeshi hosted the 2009 ]s ceremony.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.playbill.com/news/article/128438-Torontos-Dora-Awards-Will-Be-Held-June-29-Noms-Announced-in-Early-June |title=Toronto's Dora Awards Were Held June 29; Noms Announced in Early June |work=] |date=20 April 2009 |accessdate=15 December 2014}}</ref> He was set to host the November 2014 ] awards gala but was replaced in October by comedian ].<ref name=nolonger /> In November 2014, he was replaced as the host of the CBC competition '']'' by ], the previous year's winner.<ref>{{cite news |title=Wab Kinew replaces Jian Ghomeshi as Canada Reads host |url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/wab-kinew-replaces-jian-ghomeshi-as-canada-reads-host-1.2841706 |date=20 November 2014 |accessdate=15 December 2014 |work=CBC News}}</ref> Ghomeshi hosted the 2009 ]s ceremony.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.playbill.com/news/article/128438-Torontos-Dora-Awards-Will-Be-Held-June-29-Noms-Announced-in-Early-June |title=Toronto's Dora Awards Were Held June 29; Noms Announced in Early June |work=] |date=20 April 2009 |accessdate=15 December 2014}}</ref> He was set to host the November 2014 ] awards gala but was replaced in October by comedian ].<ref name=nolonger /> In November 2014, he was replaced as the host of the CBC competition '']'' by ], the previous year's winner.<ref>{{cite news |title=Wab Kinew replaces Jian Ghomeshi as Canada Reads host |url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/wab-kinew-replaces-jian-ghomeshi-as-canada-reads-host-1.2841706 |date=20 November 2014 |accessdate=15 December 2014 |work=CBC News}}</ref>
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''1982'' received a mixed reception from critics. ] called it a "funny, nostalgic and compelling read, especially for music nerds of a certain age,"<ref name=globe /> while Stephen Carlick criticized the book, saying that Ghomeshi's attempt to appeal to the varied audience that listens to his ] program '']'' made it "uneven and often tedious" to read, making the reader question who the book was for after the prologue, which Carlick referred to as "1982 for Dummies".<ref name="national post" /> Carlick also noted that "... Ghomeshi is a nice guy... inoffensive and genial", but the book, by "...trying to appeal to everyone", is spread "too thin."<ref name="national post"/> ''1982'' received a mixed reception from critics. ] called it a "funny, nostalgic and compelling read, especially for music nerds of a certain age,"<ref name=globe /> while Stephen Carlick criticized the book, saying that Ghomeshi's attempt to appeal to the varied audience that listens to his ] program '']'' made it "uneven and often tedious" to read, making the reader question who the book was for after the prologue, which Carlick referred to as "1982 for Dummies".<ref name="national post" /> Carlick also noted that "... Ghomeshi is a nice guy... inoffensive and genial", but the book, by "...trying to appeal to everyone", is spread "too thin."<ref name="national post"/>


In October 2014 his publisher, ], announced that it would not publish his second book "in light of recent events" following allegations of sexual abuse.<ref name="CBC - T.O. police investigating"/><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/international/international-book-news/article/64617-prh-canada-cancels-ghomeshi-s-book.html |title=PRH Canada Cancels Ghomeshi's Book |last=Godfrey |first=Laura |work=Publishers Weekly |publisher=PWxyz |date=4 November 2014 |accessdate=15 December 2014}}</ref> In October 2014 his publisher, ], announced that it would not publish his second book "in light of recent events". On October 24, Ghomeshi announced he was taking an indefinite leave of absence from the network to deal with personal matters.<ref name=leave>{{cite news|url=http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/ghomeshi-taking-undetermined-time-from-cbc-for-personal-issues-spokesman/article21299523/ |title=Ghomeshi taking "undetermined" leave from CBC for "personal time"|agency='']''|date= October 24, 2014|accessdate=October 27, 2014}}</ref> Two days later, the CBC terminated Ghomeshi's employment,<ref name=nolonger>{{cite web|title=Jian Ghomeshi, host of Q, no longer with CBC|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/jian-ghomeshi-host-of-q-no-longer-with-cbc-1.2813670|publisher=]|accessdate=October 26, 2014}}</ref> with a CBC spokesperson saying "information came to our attention recently that in CBC's judgment precludes us from continuing our relationship with Jian."


⚫ Ghomeshi filed a $55 million lawsuit against the CBC, alleging that the broadcaster misused "personal and ] information provided to it in confidence".<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.therecord.com/whatson-story/4946029-ghomeshi-files-promised-lawsuit-against-cbc/ | title=Ghomeshi files promised lawsuit against CBC | work=The Record (Waterloo Region) | date=27 October 2014 | agency=Canada Press | last=Kane |first=Laura}}</ref> He also filed "a union grievance alleging ] and ]. Ghomeshi withdrew his lawsuit on November 25, 2014.<ref name=dropped>{{cite news|last1=Donovan|first1=Kevin|title=Ghomeshi drops $55m CBC lawsuit|url=http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2014/11/25/ghomeshi_drops_55m_cbc_lawsuit.html|accessdate=November 25, 2014|publisher='']''|date=November 25, 2014}}</ref> The terms of settlement stipulated that Ghomeshi will pay the CBC $18,000 in legal costs.<ref name=dropped/>
==Criminal charges and lawsuit==
===2010-2013===
In 2010, ''Q'' producer ] approached her union, the ], reporting <ref>http://femifesto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/FemifestoToolkitFinal.11-12.pdf</ref> that Ghomeshi had repeatedly sexually harassed her starting in 2007. She also reported that there was "...emotional abuse, too: ] and psychological games that undermined intelligence, security and sense of self. Sometimes that hit harder than the physical trespassing."<ref name="guardian background">{{cite news |url=http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/dec/02/-sp-jian-ghomeshi-sexual-harassment-cbc-ignored |title=Jian Ghomeshi harassed me on the job. Why did our radio station look the other way? |last=Borel |first=Kathryn |date=2 December 2014 |accessdate=15 December 2014 |work=The Guardian}}</ref><ref name="global borel">{{cite news |url=http://globalnews.ca/news/1705732/kathryn-borel-says-shes-the-ex-staffer-ghomeshi-wanted-to-hate-f/ |title=Ex-CBC staffer Kathryn Borel identifies herself in Ghomeshi allegations |last=Tucker |first=Erika |date=3 December 2014 |accessdate=15 December 2014 |work=Global News |publisher=Shaw Media}}</ref> Borel declined to start a union arbitration or formal grievance but met with the executive producer of the show informally.<ref name="guardian background"/><ref name="global borel" /> Borel says that her union representative and the producer "did nothing."<ref name="guardian background"/><ref name="global borel" /> When Borel's allegations became public in 2014, CMG national president Carmel Smyth described Borel's experience as unacceptable and stated that sexual harassment is now a priority for the union.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cmg.ca/en/2014/12/02/cmg-statement-sexual-harassment-now-a-priority-for-the-union/ |title=CMG statement: Sexual harassment now a priority for the union |date=2 December 2014 |accessdate=15 December 2014 |publisher=Canadian Media Guild}}</ref>

In 2012, journalism students at the ] were advised not to pursue internships at ''Q'' due to Ghomeshi's rumoured inappropriate behaviour toward young women.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2014/11/03/students_were_warned_away_from_q_internships_professor.html |title=Students were warned away from Q internships: professor |last1=Hasham |first1=Alyshah |last2=Donovan |first2=Kevin |last3=Clarke |first3=Katrina |date=3 November 2014 |accessdate=15 December 2014 |newspaper=The Toronto Star}}</ref>

In 2013, journalist Carla Ciccone published an account of her date with a Canadian radio host to ] titled "I Accidentally Went on a Date With a Presumed-Gay Canadian C-List Celebrity Who Creepily Proved He Isn't Gay."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.xojane.com/it-happened-to-me/non-date |title=IT HAPPENED TO ME: I Accidentally Went On A Date With A Presumed-Gay Canadian C-List Celebrity Who Creepily Proved He Isn't Gay |last=Ciccone |first=Carla |work=xoJane |publisher=Say Media |date=10 June 2013 |accessdate=15 December 2014}}</ref><ref name="toronto life feature">{{cite news |url=http://www.torontolife.com/informer/features/2014/01/28/jian-ghomeshi-cbc-q/5/ |title=Well, Hi There: Jian Ghomeshi, live and off the air |last=Shea |first=Courtney |date=28 January 2014 |accessdate=15 December 2014 |work=Toronto Life}}</ref> Ciccone refers to the personality under a pseudonym but ] identified the individual as Ghomeshi. The article describes the radio host as making unwanted physical advances.<ref name="nytimes north">{{cite news |url=http://op-talk.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/10/27/what-jian-ghomeshis-accusers-were-afraid-of/?_r=0 |title=What Jian Ghomeshi's Accusers Were Afraid Of |last=North |first=Anna |newspaper=The New York Times |date=27 October 2014 |accessdate=15 December 2014}}</ref> Ghomeshi did not deny going on a date with Ciccone and claimed not to have read the article, but stated that much of it was untrue from what he had heard.<ref name="toronto life feature"/>
===2014===
In 2014, a ] account named for Ghomeshi's teddy bear, Big Ears Teddy, made accusations of abuse against him; these accusations included an April 9, 2014 tweet signed "every female Carleton U media grad."<ref>{{cite news |title=http://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/carleton-university-reviewing-student-records-after-ghomeshi-allegations |title=Carleton University reviewing student records after Ghomeshi allegations |last=Woods |first=Michael |date=31 October 2014 |accessdate=15 December 2014 |work=The Ottawa Citizen |publisher=Postmedia Network}}</ref>

In the spring of 2014, Ghomeshi advised his employers at the ] that the '']'' was looking into allegations by an ex-girlfriend that he had engaged in ] and that he denied this accusation.<ref name="CBC - T.O. police investigating">{{cite news|title=Toronto police investigating Jian Ghomeshi allegations|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto-police-investigating-jian-ghomeshi-allegations-1.2820337|date=31 October 2014|accessdate=5 November 2014|work=CBC News}}</ref> The crisis management firm Navigator was hired to work for both Ghomeshi and the CBC.<ref name=metro>{{cite web|title=Jian Ghomeshi showed CBC video of bondage, beating: Sources|url=http://metronews.ca/news/canada/1200406/jian-ghomeshi-showed-cbc-video-of-bondage-beating-sources/|website=metro.ca|publisher=Metro News|accessdate=15 December 2014}}</ref>

In early summer of 2014, reporter ] contacted the CBC and warned that Ghomeshi's behaviour may have crossed into his work environment.<ref name="CBC - T.O. police investigating" /> The CBC investigated and concluded that there were no workplace complaints against Ghomeshi.<ref name="CBC - T.O. police investigating" /> According to an investigation by the CBC's '']'', "almost all known staffers on... Q said they were not contacted by CBC management as part of any investigation."<ref name="CBC managers told of assault" /> Ghomeshi denied the accusations again and the ''Toronto Star'' declined to go forward with the story at that time.<ref name="CBC - T.O. police investigating" />

In October 2014, Brown tweeted that he was working on a story that would be "worse than embarrassing for certain parties".<ref name=metro /> Brown later said that he was referring to another story but Ghomeshi requested a meeting with CBC on October 23.<ref name=metro /> During that meeting, the CBC viewed what it later described as "graphic evidence that Jian had caused physical injury to a woman".<ref name="CBC - T.O. police investigating" /> According to '']'', Ghomeshi showed his bosses lewd text messages on a CBC-owned phone and graphic personal sex videos.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.vice.com/en_ca/read/jian-ghomeshis-implosion-was-overdue-903?utm_source=vicefbca|title=Jian Ghomeshi's Implosion Was Overdue|author=Patrick McGuire|date=November 3, 2014|work=VICE}}</ref>

On October 24, Ghomeshi announced he was taking an indefinite leave of absence from the network to deal with personal matters.<ref name=leave>{{cite news|url=http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/ghomeshi-taking-undetermined-time-from-cbc-for-personal-issues-spokesman/article21299523/ |title=Ghomeshi taking "undetermined" leave from CBC for "personal time"|agency='']''|date= October 24, 2014|accessdate=October 27, 2014}}</ref> Two days later, the CBC terminated Ghomeshi's employment,<ref name=nolonger>{{cite web|title=Jian Ghomeshi, host of Q, no longer with CBC|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/jian-ghomeshi-host-of-q-no-longer-with-cbc-1.2813670|publisher=]|accessdate=October 26, 2014}}</ref> with a CBC spokesperson saying "information came to our attention recently that in CBC's judgment precludes us from continuing our relationship with Jian."<ref name=nolonger /> Ghomeshi subsequently released a "lengthy ] post" <ref>{{cite web|title=Eight women now accuse Jian Ghomeshi of violence, sexual harassment: report|url=http://www.bnn.ca/News/2014/10/30/8-women-now-accuse-Jian-Ghomeshi-of-violence-sexual-harassment-report-.aspx|publisher=]|accessdate=November 4, 2014}}</ref> saying his dismissal was motivated by fear of an alleged ] by an ex-girlfriend that according to Ghomeshi could release private details about his sexual life.<ref name="cut ties 26 oct">{{cite news|last=Donovan|first=Kevin|url=http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2014/10/26/jian_ghomeshi_no_longer_with_cbc.html|title=CBC cuts ties with Jian Ghomeshi after receiving "information" about Q host" |agency=]|date=October 26, 2014|accessdate=October 27, 2014}}</ref> Ghomeshi also said he refused an offer by the CBC to "walk away quietly."<ref name="CBC managers told of assault">{{cite web|last1=Kamlani|first1=Tarannum|last2=Subramaniam|first2=Vanmala|title=CBC managers told of Jian Ghomeshi 'assault' allegations back in June|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/cbc-managers-told-of-jian-ghomeshi-assault-allegations-back-in-june-1.2853949|website=cbc.ca|publisher=Canadian Broadcasting Corporation|accessdate=29 November 2014}}</ref> Chris Boyce, the head of CBC Radio, denied that such an offer was made.<ref name="CBC managers told of assault" />

⚫ Ghomeshi filed a $55 million lawsuit against the CBC, alleging that the broadcaster misused "personal and ] information provided to it in confidence".<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.therecord.com/whatson-story/4946029-ghomeshi-files-promised-lawsuit-against-cbc/ | title=Ghomeshi files promised lawsuit against CBC | work=The Record (Waterloo Region) | date=27 October 2014 | agency=Canada Press | last=Kane |first=Laura}}</ref> He also filed "a union grievance alleging ] and ],"<ref>{{cite news|title=Employment lawyer to probe Jian Ghomeshi scandal|url=http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/employment-lawyer-to-probe-jian-ghomeshi-scandal-1.2085963|publisher=]|accessdate=November 4, 2014 |last=Perkel |first=Colin |agency=The Canadian Press |date=4 November 2014}}</ref> and stated through his lawyer that he "does not engage in non-consensual ] or sex and any suggestion of the contrary is defamatory."<ref name="torstar allegations 27 oct">{{cite news|last1=Donovan|first1=Kevin|title=CBC fires Jian Ghomeshi over sex allegations|url=http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2014/10/26/cbc_fires_jian_ghomeshi_over_sex_allegations.html|accessdate=October 27, 2014|publisher='']''|date=October 26, 2014}}</ref> Ghomeshi withdrew his lawsuit on November 25, 2014.<ref name=dropped>{{cite news|last1=Donovan|first1=Kevin|title=Ghomeshi drops $55m CBC lawsuit|url=http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2014/11/25/ghomeshi_drops_55m_cbc_lawsuit.html|accessdate=November 25, 2014|publisher='']''|date=November 25, 2014}}</ref> The terms of settlement stipulated that Ghomeshi will pay the CBC $18,000 in legal costs.<ref name=dropped/>

Following his firing, the '']'' published allegations by three women who said that they experienced violence from Ghomeshi without consent, along with allegations by a former CBC colleague, who later revealed her identity as ],<ref name="global borel" /> who said that Ghomeshi had ] her in the workplace.<ref name="torstar allegations 27 oct" /> A fifth woman gave an interview to CBC Radio's '']'' on October 29, 2014, also revealing that Ghomeshi physically abused her on their first date.<ref>. '']'', October 29, 2014.</ref> By December 16, 15 women<ref name=macleans1/><ref name="cbc yanking" /> and one man<ref name="Mangione"/> had approached media outlets with abuse allegations against Ghomeshi.<ref name="torstar nine">{{cite news |url=http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2014/10/30/jian_ghomeshi_dumped_by_pr_firm_over_lies_sources_say.html |title=Jian Ghomeshi dumped by PR firm over 'lies,' sources say |newspaper=Toronto Star |first=Kevin |last=Donovan |date=October 30, 2014 |accessdate=October 31, 2014}}</ref> Actress ] was the first woman to agree to the publication of her name in conjunction with the allegations,<ref name=decoutere>. '']'', October 29, 2014.</ref> followed by author and lawyer ].<ref name="huff post silent">{{cite news |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/reva-seth/reva-seth-jian-ghomeshi_b_6077296.html |title=Why I Can't Remain Silent About What Jian Did to Me |website=] |date=October 30, 2014 |accessdate=October 30, 2014}}</ref> Jim Hounslow later came forward publicly accusing Ghomeshi of sexually assaulting him while the two were students at ] in the early 1990s.<ref name="Mangione">{{cite news|url=http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/jian-ghomeshi-accused-of-fondling-male-former-york-u-student-1.2087608|title=CBC files motion asking court to dismiss Jian Ghomeshi lawsuit|author=Kendra Mangione|date=November 5, 2014|work=CTV News}}</ref>


On October 30, Ghomeshi was dropped by Navigator and his PR firm, Rock-it Productions, ended their association with Ghomeshi.<ref name="torstar nine"/> On October 30, Ghomeshi was dropped by Navigator and his PR firm, Rock-it Productions, ended their association with Ghomeshi.<ref name="torstar nine"/>

On November 26, Ghomeshi turned himself in to ] and was charged with four counts of sexual assault and one count of overcoming resistance by choking, after an investigation that began on October 31. The charges concern three separate women.<ref name="cbccharges">{{cite news |url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/jian-ghomeshi-in-court-to-face-charges-of-sexual-assault-choking-1.2850661 |title=Jian Ghomeshi gets bail, faces sex assault, choking charges |publisher=CBC News |date=November 26, 2014 |accessdate=November 26, 2014}}</ref><ref>Section 246, Criminal Code of Canada, ] on ]<!-- Use of primary source is justified when backed up by secondary sources. --></ref> He appeared in court on the same day<ref name="cbccharges" /><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.am980.ca/2014/11/26/33823/ |title=Toronto Police Lay Sexual Assault Charges Against Jian Ghomeshi |website=AM980.ca |date=November 26, 2014 |accessdate=November 26, 2014}}</ref> and was released on $100,000 bail on the conditions that he surrender his passport, stay within Ontario and live with his mother.<ref name="np4counts">{{cite news |url=http://news.nationalpost.com/2014/11/26/jian-ghomeshi-charged-with-four-counts-of-sexual-assault/ |title=Jian Ghomeshi charged with four counts of sexual assault, released on $100K bail |newspaper=National Post |first1=Josh |last1=Visser |first2=Natalie |last2=Alcoba |date=November 26, 2014 |accessdate=November 26, 2014}}</ref>
===2015===
Ghomeshi appeared in court again on January 8, 2015 and was charged with three additional counts of sexual assault related to three more women.<ref name="np4counts" /><ref name=jan/> In a court appearance on February 26, 2015, a judicial pretrial was set for March 27, 2015,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.nationalpost.com/2015/02/26/jian-ghomeshi-due-back-in-court-march-27-for-pretrial-hearing-in-sex-assault-case/ |title= Jian Ghomeshi due back in court March 27 for pretrial hearing in sex assault case |date=26 February 2015 |accessdate=16 March 2015 |publisher=National Post}}</ref><ref>http://globalnews.ca/news/1810839/court-date-today-in-jian-ghomeshi-sexual-assault-case/</ref> and was later put over to April 28, 2015.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thestar.com/news/crime/2015/03/27/ghomeshi-case-pretrial-hearing-starts-today.html |title= Ghomeshi case put over to April 28 |date=27 March 2015 |accessdate=16 April 2015 |publisher=Toronto Star}}</ref> His lawyer, ], has said he will plead not guilty to all charges.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/jian-ghomeshi-case-ex-cbc-employee-among-complainants-in-new-sex-assault-charges-1.2893723|title=Jian Ghomeshi case: Ex-CBC employee among complainants in new sex assault charges|date=8 January 2015|publisher=CBC|accessdate=30 January 2015}}</ref>

Both ]<ref name=Carletonalleg>{{cite news |url=http://www.ottawasun.com/2014/10/30/carleton-university-looking-into-allegations-against-ex-cbc-host-jian-ghomeshi |title=Carleton University looking into allegations against ex-CBC host Jian Ghomeshi |newspaper=Ottawa Sun |date=October 30, 2014 |accessdate=October 30, 2014}}</ref> and the CBC<ref name="globe cbc outside investigate">{{cite news|last1=Houpt|first1=Simon|title=CBC hiring outside investigator to probe Jian Ghomeshi allegations|url=http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/cbc-hiring-outside-investigator-to-probe-jian-ghomeshi-allegations/article21386358/|accessdate=October 30, 2014|publisher=The Globe and Mail|date=October 30, 2014}}</ref> launched private investigations into allegations against Ghomeshi. The CBC investigation was led by Janice Rubin, a prominent lawyer and leading authority on ],<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.torontosun.com/2014/11/04/prominent-employment-lawyer-janice-rubin-heads-cbcs-ghomeshi-probe |title=Prominent employment lawyer Janice Rubin heads CBC's Ghomeshi probe |last=Doucette |first=Chris |date=4 November 2014 |accessdate=15 December 2014 |newspaper=The Toronto Sun |publisher=Canoe Sun Media}}</ref> and the results were released on April 16, 2015. <ref name="globe investigation released" />The report stated that Ghomeshi “consistently breached the behavourial standard... of CBC by yelling at, belittling and humiliating others" and it referred to the “sexualized conduct and comments of Mr. Ghomeshi” in the workplace.<ref name="globe investigation released" /> The report stated that “anagement knew or ought to have known of this behaviour and conduct and failed to take steps required of it in accordance with its own policies to ensure that the workplace was free from disrespectful and abusive conduct”.<ref name="globe investigation released" /> The report stated that “t is our conclusion that CBC management condoned this behaviour.” <ref name="globe investigation released" />


As a result of his firing and the accusations made against him, Ghomeshi was named ]'s newsmaker of the year.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.torontosun.com/2014/12/12/qmi-agency-newsmaker-of-2014-jian-ghomeshi |title=QMI Agency Newsmaker of 2014: Jian Ghomeshi |last=Rath |first=Ted |agency=QMI Agency |newspaper=The Toronto Sun |publisher=Canoe Sun Media |date=12 December 2014 |accessdate=15 December 2014}}</ref> On January 5, 2015 the CBC placed Boyce and Todd Spencer, the executive director of human resources and industrial relations for English services, on indefinite leave of absence because of the Ghomeshi scandal.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.calgaryherald.com/entertainment/executives+involved+with+Jian+Ghomeshi+investigation+leave/10703553/story.html|title=CBC executives involved with Jian Ghomeshi investigation put on leave of absence|author=Nick Patch|work=Calgary Herald|accessdate=30 January 2015|date=4 January 2015}}</ref> The CBC announced their dismissal on April 16, 2015.<ref name="globe investigation released">{{cite news|url=http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/cbc-executives-let-go-ahead-of-report-on-ghomeshi-investigation/article23985409/|title=CBC executives let go as Ghomeshi investigation released|author=Simon Haupt|work=Globe and Mail|accessdate=16 April 2015|date=6 April 2015}}</ref> As a result of his firing and the accusations made against him, Ghomeshi was named ]'s newsmaker of the year.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.torontosun.com/2014/12/12/qmi-agency-newsmaker-of-2014-jian-ghomeshi |title=QMI Agency Newsmaker of 2014: Jian Ghomeshi |last=Rath |first=Ted |agency=QMI Agency |newspaper=The Toronto Sun |publisher=Canoe Sun Media |date=12 December 2014 |accessdate=15 December 2014}}</ref> On January 5, 2015 the CBC placed Boyce and Todd Spencer, the executive director of human resources and industrial relations for English services, on indefinite leave of absence because of the Ghomeshi scandal.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.calgaryherald.com/entertainment/executives+involved+with+Jian+Ghomeshi+investigation+leave/10703553/story.html|title=CBC executives involved with Jian Ghomeshi investigation put on leave of absence|author=Nick Patch|work=Calgary Herald|accessdate=30 January 2015|date=4 January 2015}}</ref> The CBC announced their dismissal on April 16, 2015.<ref name="globe investigation released">{{cite news|url=http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/cbc-executives-let-go-ahead-of-report-on-ghomeshi-investigation/article23985409/|title=CBC executives let go as Ghomeshi investigation released|author=Simon Haupt|work=Globe and Mail|accessdate=16 April 2015|date=6 April 2015}}</ref>

On October 1, 2015, Ghomeshi pled not guilty to one count of choking and four counts of sexual assault.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Ex-CBC Radio host Jian Ghomeshi pleads not guilty to all charges|url = http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/ex-cbc-radio-host-jian-ghomeshi-pleads-not-guilty-to-all-charges/article26612169/|accessdate = 2015-10-01}}</ref>


==Personal life== ==Personal life==

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Jian Ghomeshi
Ghomeshi hosting a live taping of his radio show Q in Vancouver, March 26, 2009Ghomeshi hosting a live taping of his radio show Q in Vancouver, March 26, 2009
Background information
Also known asJean Ghomeshi
Born (1967-06-09) June 9, 1967 (age 57)
London, United Kingdom
OriginToronto, Ontario, Canada
Years active1990–2014
Musical artist

Jian Ghomeshi (born June 9, 1967) is a Canadian musician, writer, and former CBC radio broadcaster. From 1990 to 2000 he was a member of the Thornhill-based folk-pop band Moxy Früvous, as a vocalist and drummer. In the 2000s he became a television and radio broadcaster. He has hosted, among others, the CBC Newsworld TV show >play (2002-2005), the CBC Radio One radio show The National Playlist (2005-2006), and the CBC Radio One show Q, which he co-created and hosted from 2007 to 2014 until fired by the CBC. Q, which features interviews with prominent cultural and entertainment figures, became the highest rated show in its timeslot in CBC history.

Early life

Ghomeshi was born on June 9, 1967 in London, England to Iranian parents Farhang (Frank), a civil engineer, and Azar (Sara) Ghomeshi. According to Ghomeshi, he grew up in a Muslim household but elsewhere noted that his family was secularist and even celebrated Christmas and Easter. His family moved to Canada when Ghomeshi was seven and lived in Thornhill, Ontario. He attended Thornlea Secondary School, where he was student council president. His older sister is a professor of linguistics.

Ghomeshi has written that, during his teenage years, he ensured that his clothes smelled of cigarette smoke to give him "social credibility" even though he was a non-smoker, dressed "new wave" and listened to music from David Bowie, Talking Heads, and Rush.

Ghomeshi attended York University beginning in 1985 in the theatre program and subsequently graduated with a B.A. in political science and a double minor in history and women's studies. In 1989 Ghomeshi unsuccessfully attempted to overthrow the student government at York. In 1990 he was elected president of the Council of the York Federation of Students with a record-breaking number of votes and subsequently renamed the federation the York Federation of Students. As president, Ghomeshi promised increased funding for the Women's Centre, supported increased safety measures for women on campus and co-founded a pro-choice network.

Career

Music

Moxy Früvous in 1993 (left to right: Dave Matheson, a long-haired Jian Ghomeshi, Murray Foster, Mike Ford)

Ghomeshi joined Mike Ford, Murray Foster, and Dave Matheson to form the politically satirical folk-pop band Moxy Früvous in 1989 and together they recorded eight albums before going on permanent hiatus in 2001. Ghomeshi sang and played drums. He was credited as "Jean" rather than Jian on the band's first album but reverted to the original spelling of his name for subsequent albums. Moxy Früvous sold over 50,000 copies of their debut independent EP in 1992 (gold in Canada). Their debut album Bargainville went platinum in Canada in 1994 after selling over 100,000 copies. Over the course of eight albums, they sold over 500,000 albums in Canada and the United States. Ghomeshi released his first solo EP, The First 6 Songs, in July 2001.

A 1996 video tape, revealed in 2014, suggested that Ghomeshi disdained his audiences, stating on camera that people paying to see the band's shows were "losers" and "fucking idiots." David Yuhnke, who was present at the recording, suspected that Ghomeshi was joking, recalling that the room's atmosphere was "sarcasm-laded," but added that he found it "hard to gauge entirely if he was being serious or not."

Ghomeshi's production company, Jian Ghomeshi Productions Inc., managed musician Martina Sorbara (now of the band Dragonette) and produced music for Dar Williams. He managed electropop artist Lights from 2007 until 2014, during which time she won the Juno Award for Best New Artist and was nominated for several more.

Radio and television

Ghomeshi interviewing Brent Butt on Q in 2010.

In 2002, Ghomeshi became host of CBC Newsworld's >play, a show about the arts in Canada and abroad. >play ran for three seasons. He also did the weekly entertainment report on the Toronto edition of Canada Now.

In 2006, he finished a documentary series entitled The End, which described technology's effects on television, radio, and print as well as the future of the media. He hosted the radio series 50 Tracks and 50 Tracks: The Canadian Version on CBC Radio One and CBC Radio 2. From fall 2005 until spring 2006, he hosted a program on Radio One called The National Playlist.

From April 16, 2007 to October 26, 2014, when he was fired, Ghomeshi was the host of Q, a program airing twice daily on CBC Radio One, and on over 170 stations in the United States over Public Radio International. During his time as host of Q Ghomeshi regularly booked guests who shared his agent and lawyer without disclosing this connection. In July 2014 the CBC accepted $5,000 from Warner Music to send Ghomeshi to Malibu, California to interview Tom Petty, in violation of CBC policies. The CBC vowed to repay the money after the incident was uncovered by The Toronto Star.

Ghomeshi hosted the 2009 Dora Mavor Moore Awards ceremony. He was set to host the November 2014 Scotiabank Giller Prize awards gala but was replaced in October by comedian Rick Mercer. In November 2014, he was replaced as the host of the CBC competition Canada Reads by Wab Kinew, the previous year's winner.

In December 2014 the CBC announced that it would not be rebroadcasting Ghomeshi's interviews and it would be removing them from the CBC's online archive. Reactions to this decision were swift and varied and, after further deliberations by CBC management, the decision was reversed.

Billy Bob Thornton interview

On April 8, 2009, actor and musician Billy Bob Thornton appeared with his band, The Boxmasters, on Q, with Ghomeshi hosting. In introducing Thornton, Ghomeshi mentioned Thornton's acting career and added, "he's always intended to make music, he just got sidetracked." In responding to Ghomeshi's subsequent interview questions, Thornton acted confused and gave vague, evasive answers. When asked about his musical tastes and influences as a child, Thornton answered with a rambling commentary about his favourite childhood magazine, Famous Monsters of Filmland. Later in the interview, Thornton said that the reason for his uncooperative answers was that Ghomeshi had been "instructed not to discuss" his film career but had done so.

Thornton said that Canadians did not get up and move or throw things at concerts, and referred to them as "mashed potatoes without the gravy." Ghomeshi replied, "Oh, we've got some gravy up here as well." Ghomeshi described the interview as one of the most difficult he has conducted. He compared the international media exposure that followed the interview to being "in the middle of a tsunami."

Literature

Ghomeshi's literary debut, 1982, is a creative non-fiction title, about that year of his youth. It was released on September 18, 2012. It is a memoir of Ghomeshi's life at the age of 14 (during 1982) growing up as an Iranian-Canadian in Thornhill, Ontario (a suburb of Toronto), his attempt to fit in as one of the few non-white kids in his neighbourhood, and his goal of mimicking his idol David Bowie.

1982 received a mixed reception from critics. Zoe Whittall called it a "funny, nostalgic and compelling read, especially for music nerds of a certain age," while Stephen Carlick criticized the book, saying that Ghomeshi's attempt to appeal to the varied audience that listens to his CBC Radio program Q made it "uneven and often tedious" to read, making the reader question who the book was for after the prologue, which Carlick referred to as "1982 for Dummies". Carlick also noted that "... Ghomeshi is a nice guy... inoffensive and genial", but the book, by "...trying to appeal to everyone", is spread "too thin."

In October 2014 his publisher, Penguin Random House Canada, announced that it would not publish his second book "in light of recent events". On October 24, Ghomeshi announced he was taking an indefinite leave of absence from the network to deal with personal matters. Two days later, the CBC terminated Ghomeshi's employment, with a CBC spokesperson saying "information came to our attention recently that in CBC's judgment precludes us from continuing our relationship with Jian."

Ghomeshi filed a $55 million lawsuit against the CBC, alleging that the broadcaster misused "personal and confidential information provided to it in confidence". He also filed "a union grievance alleging wrongful dismissal and defamation. Ghomeshi withdrew his lawsuit on November 25, 2014. The terms of settlement stipulated that Ghomeshi will pay the CBC $18,000 in legal costs.

On October 30, Ghomeshi was dropped by Navigator and his PR firm, Rock-it Productions, ended their association with Ghomeshi.

As a result of his firing and the accusations made against him, Ghomeshi was named QMI Agency's newsmaker of the year. On January 5, 2015 the CBC placed Boyce and Todd Spencer, the executive director of human resources and industrial relations for English services, on indefinite leave of absence because of the Ghomeshi scandal. The CBC announced their dismissal on April 16, 2015.

Personal life

Ghomeshi was diagnosed with a general anxiety disorder in approximately 2009 after suffering a panic attack. He began seeing a psychologist on a weekly basis. According to Ghomeshi he purchased a teddy bear to replace his childhood toy, at the urging of his therapist, to help him deal with his anxiety.

Ghomeshi has a tattoo of his father's signature in Persian on his right arm.

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Notes

  1. Date based on 2014 Toronto Life article which says it occurred "roughly five years ago."

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