Hamilton YouTuber says he ‘can’t wait to win’ sex assault trial, verdict expected

The court is expected to deliver a verdict on Friday in the case against Hamilton-based YouTuber Jack Densmore.

On his way into John Sopinka Courthouse, Densmore told CHCH News he “can’t wait to win.”

The 29-year-old is accused of sexually assaulting a former McMaster University student on video in 2020.

The YouTuber is known for posting videos with university students who appear to be intoxicated. His YouTube account has hundreds of thousands of followers.

Densmore took the stand earlier this year while on trial, telling the court why he decided to record a video on the night he is accused of assaulting a woman.

He said, “to prevent this.”

The lawyer for 29-year-old Jack Densmore argued everything was consensual, and pointed to inconsistencies in the complainants’ story.

Meanwhile, the Crown argued Densmore did not take reasonable steps to confirm consent.

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The complainant also testified in court, saying Densmore forced her to give him oral sex and filmed her doing it without her consent, then forced her into vaginal sex.

His lawyer argued the complainants’ evidence was “not reliable.” He pointed to inconsistencies in the details of her story from when she testified, to when she was cross examined.

“She’s making it up as she goes along.”

He asked the judge to weigh the minor inconsistencies a little bit greater due to the gravity of the accusation.

However, the Crown submitted that she conceded on things she may have been forgetful of, but was firm about what happened to her that day.

They argue she expressed discomfort with what was happening on the night of the alleged assault, and that Densmore did not take the reasonable steps to confirm consent.

The Crown submitted that she did not consent and Densmore knew that, or was reckless.

Densmore is also facing a second separate sexual assault trial.

– with files from Eric Vienneau

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