The point brought up repeatedly by all analysts is that the central story - that Ghomeshi punched women in the head, without warning- has not been addressed once by the defence.
Certainly, standard practice by defence lawyers is to make sure allegations are not repeated during cross-examination, but it still stands. Details may be left out, and there may be inconsistencies, but the trial is by no means over already.
One thing that hasn't come up yet is the purported video evidence that led to the CBC firing him in the first place. Does the Crown have this sitting in their back pocket?
On the bright side, this guy will never work in entertainment media again.
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