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The ''[[Toronto Star]]'' published the allegations of three women who said that they experienced violence from Ghomeshi without consent, as well as a former CBC colleague who alleged that Ghomeshi had [[sexual harassment|sexually harassed]] her in the workplace.<ref name="torstar allegations 27 oct" /> A fifth woman gave an interview to CBC Radio's ''[[As It Happens]]'' on October 29, also alleging that Ghomeshi physically abused her on their first date.<ref>[http://www.cbc.ca/asithappens/features/2014/10/29/jian/ "We speak to a woman -- anonymously -- who claims she was hit by Jian Ghomeshi"]. ''[[As It Happens]]'', October 29, 2014.</ref> November 5, nine women and one man<ref>http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/jian-ghomeshi-accused-of-fondling-male-former-york-u-student-1.2087608</ref> 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 [[Lucy DeCoutere]] was the first woman to agree to the publication of her name in conjunction with the allegations,<ref name=decoutere>[http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2014/10/29/jian_ghomeshi_8_women_accuse_former_cbc_host_of_violence_sexual_abuse_or_harassment.html "Jian Ghomeshi: 8 women accuse former CBC host of violence, sexual abuse or harassment"]. ''[[Toronto Star]]'', October 29, 2014.</ref> followed by author and lawyer [[Reva Seth]].<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=[[The Huffington Post|Huffington Post]] |date=October 30, 2014 |accessdate=October 30, 2014}}</ref> Jim Hounslow later came forward publicly alleging that Ghomeshi sexually assaulted him while the two were students at York University in the early 1990s.<ref>http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/jian-ghomeshi-accused-of-fondling-male-former-york-u-student-1.2087608</ref>
The ''[[Toronto Star]]'' published the allegations of three women who said that they experienced violence from Ghomeshi without consent, as well as a former CBC colleague who alleged that Ghomeshi had [[sexual harassment|sexually harassed]] her in the workplace.<ref name="torstar allegations 27 oct" /> A fifth woman gave an interview to CBC Radio's ''[[As It Happens]]'' on October 29, also alleging that Ghomeshi physically abused her on their first date.<ref>[http://www.cbc.ca/asithappens/features/2014/10/29/jian/ "We speak to a woman -- anonymously -- who claims she was hit by Jian Ghomeshi"]. ''[[As It Happens]]'', October 29, 2014.</ref> November 5, nine women and one man<ref>http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/jian-ghomeshi-accused-of-fondling-male-former-york-u-student-1.2087608</ref> 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 [[Lucy DeCoutere]] was the first woman to agree to the publication of her name in conjunction with the allegations,<ref name=decoutere>[http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2014/10/29/jian_ghomeshi_8_women_accuse_former_cbc_host_of_violence_sexual_abuse_or_harassment.html "Jian Ghomeshi: 8 women accuse former CBC host of violence, sexual abuse or harassment"]. ''[[Toronto Star]]'', October 29, 2014.</ref> followed by author and lawyer [[Reva Seth]].<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=[[The Huffington Post|Huffington Post]] |date=October 30, 2014 |accessdate=October 30, 2014}}</ref> Jim Hounslow later came forward publicly alleging that Ghomeshi sexually assaulted him while the two were students at York University in the early 1990s.<ref>http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/jian-ghomeshi-accused-of-fondling-male-former-york-u-student-1.2087608</ref>


The [[Toronto Police Service|Toronto Police]],<ref name="complaint macleans">{{cite news|last1=Campbel|first1=Will|title=Police now probing 3 complaints in Ghomeshi investigation|url=http://www.macleans.ca/news/need-to-know/police-now-probing-3-complaints-in-ghomeshi-investigation/|accessdate=November 1, 2014|agency=The Canadian Press|publisher=Maclean's|date=November 1, 2014}}</ref> [[Carleton University]]<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> have each announced investigations. Q executive producer Arif Noorani has taken "a few days off while the CBC investigates the matter of the union complaint"; one victim has claimed that an allegation of sexual harassment was brought to management's attention in 2010, but left unresolved. Noorani insists "at no point was an allegation of sexual harassment brought to my attention."<ref>[http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/more-workplace-allegations-made-against-jian-ghomeshi-1.2822962 More workplace allegations made against Jian Ghomeshi: CBC names employment lawyer Janice Rubin to lead independent investigation], CBC News, Nov 4, 2014</ref>
The [[Toronto Police Service|Toronto Police]],<ref name="complaint macleans">{{cite news|last1=Campbel|first1=Will|title=Police now probing 3 complaints in Ghomeshi investigation|url=http://www.macleans.ca/news/need-to-know/police-now-probing-3-complaints-in-ghomeshi-investigation/|accessdate=November 1, 2014|agency=The Canadian Press|publisher=Maclean's|date=November 1, 2014}}</ref> [[Carleton University]]<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> have each announced investigations. Ghomeshi has communicated through his lawyer that he "does not engage in non-consensual [[Sexual roleplay|role play]] 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=''[[Toronto Star]]''|date=October 26, 2014}}</ref>

Ghomeshi has communicated through his lawyer that he "does not engage in non-consensual [[Sexual roleplay|role play]] 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=''[[Toronto Star]]''|date=October 26, 2014}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

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Jian Ghomeshi
Ghomeshi hosting a live taping of his radio show Q in Vancouver, March 26, 2009
Ghomeshi hosting a live taping of his radio show Q in Vancouver, March 26, 2009
Background information
Born (1967-06-09) June 9, 1967 (age 57)
London, UK
Years active1990–present
Websitejian.ca

Jian Ghomeshi (born June 9, 1967) is a Canadian broadcaster, writer and musician born in London, England, and raised in Thornhill, Ontario.[1] From 1990 to 2000 he was a member of the Thornhill-based folk-pop band Moxy Früvous, as a vocalist and drummer. Starting in 2002 he switched to mostly being a radio and television host, with a focus on music. 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. He has interviewed a wide range of celebrities, including Woody Allen, John Lydon and Joni Mitchell. On October 26, 2014 the CBC announced the end of Ghomeshi's association with CBC.[2]

Early life

Ghomeshi was born in 1967 in London, England to Farhang (Frank),[3] a civil engineer,[4] and Azar (Sara) Ghomeshi,[5] and is of Iranian descent. His family moved to Canada from England when Ghomeshi was seven and lived in Thornhill, Ontario.[6] He attended Thornlea Secondary School,[7] where he was student council president.[8] His older sister, Jila, is a professor of linguistics at the University of Manitoba.[9]

Ghomeshi has written that, during his teenage years, he ensured that his clothes smelled of cigarette smoke (despite being a non-smoker, it would give him "social credibility"), dressed "new wave"[10] and listened to music from David Bowie, Talking Heads, and Rush.[11]

Ghomeshi attended York University, where he was president of the York Federation of Students,[12] subsequently graduating with a B.A. in political science and double-minored in history and women's studies.[8][13][14][15]

Career

Music

Ghomeshi joined Mike Ford, Murray Foster, and Dave Matheson to form the politically satirical folk-pop band Moxy Früvous in 1990, recording seven albums through 2000. 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 (gold in Canada) in 1992. Their debut album, "Bargainville", went platinum in Canada in 1994 (over 100,000). Over the course of 8 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.

Privately, Ghomeshi was disparaging of his audiences, suggesting on a 1996 video tape released in 2014 that people paying to see the band's shows were "losers" and "fucking idiots".[16][17]

His production company, Jian Ghomeshi Productions Inc., managed musician Martina Sorbara (now of the band Dragonette) and produced for Dar Williams. He managed artist Lights, from 2007-2014, during which time she won the Juno Award for 'best new artist' and was nominated for several more.[18][19]

Radio and television

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.

Ghomeshi interviewing Brent Butt on Q in 2010.

From April 16, 2007 to October 26, 2014, 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.

Ghomeshi's TV and radio credits include appearances on NBC Nightly News, CBS Sunday Morning, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Showbiz Today, All Things Considered, The National, Monday Report, Morningside, Just For Laughs and the Juno Awards. Ghomeshi hosted the 2009 Dora Mavor Moore Award ceremony.[20]

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." Though he wasn't asked about his film work, Thornton became annoyed, supposedly having previously told the show's producers that he didn't want to talk about his film career, and immediately began giving erratic answers to Ghomeshi's questions, such as "I don't know what you're talking about" and "I don't know what you mean by that," when asked how long the band had been together. When queried about his musical tastes and influences as a child, Thornton gave a lengthy, unrelated answer about his favourite childhood magazine, Famous Monsters of Filmland.[21][22]

Thornton then expressed the cause of his anger, and Ghomeshi called for "a truce," after which Thornton began answering questions more directly. He did remain testy, however, complaining that Canadians did not get up and move or throw things at concerts, and referring to them as "mashed potatoes without the gravy."[23] Ghomeshi replied, "Oh, we've got some gravy up here as well." The interview caused an outpouring of criticism from across Canada and around the world for Thornton's behaviour.[24] The following night, Thornton's band opened for Willie Nelson at Toronto's Massey Hall. A series of boos and catcalls erupted mid-set when Thornton tried to explain he liked Canadians, but not Ghomeshi; many fans chanted "Here comes the gravy!"[25]

Thornton and The Boxmasters subsequently cancelled the rest of their Canadian tour, officially because a band member and several crew members caught the 'flu.[26] Ghomeshi described the interview as one of the most difficult he has ever conducted and compared the international media exposure he received to being "in the middle of a tsunami."[25]

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.[27] 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.[28][11]

October 2014 allegations and lawsuit

On October 24, 2014, Ghomeshi announced he was taking an indefinite leave of absence from the network to deal with personal matters.[29] His last episode was on October 23, 2014, when he presented his opening essay on the Parliament Hill Shootings, which had taken place a day earlier.[29]

On October 26, 2014 the CBC terminated Ghomeshi's employment,[2] with a CBC spokesperson saying "information came to our attention recently that in CBC's judgment precludes us from continuing our relationship with Jian."[2] Ghomeshi subsequently released a "lengthy Facebook post" [30] saying his dismissal was motivated by fear of an alleged smear campaign by an ex-girlfriend that according to Ghomeshi could release private details about his sexual life.[31] Ghomeshi filed a $55 million lawsuit against the CBC, alleging that the broadcaster misused "personal and confidential information provided to it in confidence"[32] and "a union grievance alleging wrongful dismissal and defamation."[33]

The Toronto Star published the allegations of three women who said that they experienced violence from Ghomeshi without consent, as well as a former CBC colleague who alleged that Ghomeshi had sexually harassed her in the workplace.[34] A fifth woman gave an interview to CBC Radio's As It Happens on October 29, also alleging that Ghomeshi physically abused her on their first date.[35] November 5, nine women and one man[36] had approached media outlets with abuse allegations against Ghomeshi.[37] Actress Lucy DeCoutere was the first woman to agree to the publication of her name in conjunction with the allegations,[38] followed by author and lawyer Reva Seth.[39] Jim Hounslow later came forward publicly alleging that Ghomeshi sexually assaulted him while the two were students at York University in the early 1990s.[40]

The Toronto Police,[41] Carleton University[42] and the CBC[43] have each announced investigations. Ghomeshi has communicated through his lawyer that he "does not engage in non-consensual role play or sex and any suggestion of the contrary is defamatory."[34]

References

  1. ^ "Interview of Barbara Walters by Jian Ghomeshi". CBC.
  2. ^ a b c "Jian Ghomeshi, host of Q, no longer with CBC". CBC News. Retrieved October 26, 2014. Cite error: The named reference "nolonger" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  3. ^ Schwartz, John (July 20, 2012). "A Wild Mix of Culture By Way of Canada". The New York Times. Retrieved October 28, 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  4. ^ Roth, Mark (October 19, 2014). "Canada's 'Q' host Jian Ghomeshi speaks of life as an immigrant". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved November 3, 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  5. ^ "Farhang (Frank) Ghomeshi (Obituary)". Toronto Star. October 7, 2014. Retrieved October 31, 2014.
  6. ^ Ghomeshi, Jian (September 15, 2012). "‘Hey, Blackie!’: Jian Ghomeshi on growing up in 1970s England", The Globe and Mail. Retrieved September 20, 2012.
  7. ^ Li, David (March 28, 2014). "Thornhill's Ghomeshi enjoys family reunion during Junos". yorkregion.com. Retrieved November 3, 2014.
  8. ^ a b Wheeler, Brad (July 14, 2012). "How Jian Ghomeshi became a radio superstar". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved November 3, 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  9. ^ Zekas, Rita (April 29, 2010). "Jian Ghomeshi: Minding his Peace and Qs". The Toronto Star. Retrieved November 3, 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  10. ^ Stobo Sniderman, Andrew (September 21, 2012). "REVIEW: 1982". Maclean's. Retrieved October 20, 2012.
  11. ^ a b Whiall, Zoe (October 12, 2012). "Ghomeshi's '1982' is funny, compelling and perfect for music nerds". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved October 20, 2012.
  12. ^ Brean, Joseph (October 31, 2014). "Jian Ghomeshi's journey: From immigrant's son to cultural icon to pariah". National Post. Retrieved November 3, 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  13. ^ "Macleans: What Jian Ghomeshi Wishes He Knew In University". Lanvin Agency. November 16, 2012. Retrieved November 3, 2014.
  14. ^ Doody, Michelle (October 21, 2009). "Follow Your Dreams, Be a Success..." McMaster University. Retrieved November 3, 2014.
  15. ^ Ghomeshi, Jian (November 7, 2012). "Jian Ghomeshi's advice for students". Maclean's. Retrieved November 3, 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  16. ^ "Jian Ghomeshi video: 'All my fans make me sick'". Canoe.ca. November 4, 2014. Retrieved November 5, 2014.
  17. ^ "Jian Ghomeshi video: 'All my fans make me sick'". CTV News. November 4, 2014. Retrieved November 5, 2014.
  18. ^ Canada (March 25, 2009). "A career clocked at lightning speed, Globe and Mail". Toronto: The Globe and Mail. Archived from the original on April 9, 2009. Retrieved March 12, 2011.
  19. ^ Lum, Zi-Ann (October 31, 2014). "Lights Drops Jian Ghomeshi As Manager". Huffington Post. Retrieved November 3, 2014.
  20. ^ "Toronto's Dora Awards Were Held June 29; Noms Announced in Early June". Playbill, April 20, 2009.
  21. ^ Thornton obnoxious in CBC interview, UPI, April 9, 2009
  22. ^ Thornton clashes with radio host, April 9, 2009
  23. ^ Billy Bob Thornton 'Blow Up' on Q TV (video), YouTube, April 8, 2009
  24. ^ Billy Bob Thornton does a Joaquin Phoenix on Canadian radio, The Times, April 9, 2009
  25. ^ a b Wallace, K. and Mudhar, R. (April 10, 2009). "Billy Bob not done with the barbs." The Toronto Star. Retrieved on: April 18, 2009.
  26. ^ Ditzian, Eric (April 10, 2009). "Billy Bob Thornton Booed Onstage, Cancels Canada Tour – Music, Celebrity, Artist News". MTV. Retrieved March 12, 2011.
  27. ^ "Jian Ghomeshi writing memoir about growing up in the 80s". The Globe and Mail. September 6, 2012. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
  28. ^ Stephen, Carlick (September 28, 2012). "Book Review: 1982, by Jian Ghomeshi". National Post. Retrieved October 20, 2012.
  29. ^ a b "Ghomeshi taking "undetermined" leave from CBC for "personal time"". The Globe and Mail. October 24, 2014. Retrieved October 27, 2014.
  30. ^ "Eight women now accuse Jian Ghomeshi of violence, sexual harassment: report". BNN. Retrieved November 4, 2014.
  31. ^ Donovan, Kevin (October 26, 2014). "CBC cuts ties with Jian Ghomeshi after receiving "information" about Q host"". Toronto Star. Retrieved October 27, 2014.
  32. ^ Kane, Laura (October 27, 2014). "Ghomeshi files promised lawsuit against CBC". The Record (Waterloo Region). Canada Press.
  33. ^ cite web|title=Employment lawyer to probe Jian Ghomeshi scandal|url=http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/employment-lawyer-to-probe-jian-ghomeshi-scandal-1.2085963%7Cpublisher=CTV|accessdate=November 4, 2014
  34. ^ a b Donovan, Kevin (October 26, 2014). "CBC fires Jian Ghomeshi over sex allegations". Toronto Star. Retrieved October 27, 2014. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  35. ^ "We speak to a woman -- anonymously -- who claims she was hit by Jian Ghomeshi". As It Happens, October 29, 2014.
  36. ^ http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/jian-ghomeshi-accused-of-fondling-male-former-york-u-student-1.2087608
  37. ^ Donovan, Kevin (October 30, 2014). "Jian Ghomeshi dumped by PR firm over 'lies,' sources say". Toronto Star. Retrieved October 31, 2014.
  38. ^ "Jian Ghomeshi: 8 women accuse former CBC host of violence, sexual abuse or harassment". Toronto Star, October 29, 2014.
  39. ^ "Why I Can't Remain Silent About What Jian Did to Me". Huffington Post. October 30, 2014. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
  40. ^ http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/jian-ghomeshi-accused-of-fondling-male-former-york-u-student-1.2087608
  41. ^ Campbel, Will (November 1, 2014). "Police now probing 3 complaints in Ghomeshi investigation". Maclean's. The Canadian Press. Retrieved November 1, 2014.
  42. ^ "Carleton University looking into allegations against ex-CBC host Jian Ghomeshi". Ottawa Sun. October 30, 2014. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
  43. ^ Houpt, Simon (October 30, 2014). "CBC hiring outside investigator to probe Jian Ghomeshi allegations". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved October 30, 2014.

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