For Ghomeshi, it's a chance to move forward after 18 months of "unrelenting public scrutiny," his lawyer told the court. (Mark Blinch/Canadian Press)"Given the unusual circus atmosphere of the Jian Ghomeshi case, this could be viewed as a bit of a win for each party," Goldkind said. Ghomeshi cannot have contact with Borel for a year, according to the terms of his peace bond. "By apologizing for his actions, Mr. Ghomeshi publicly accepts responsibility for them," Callaghan told the court. Therapy, rehabilitationIf the second sexual assault charge had gone to trial and Ghomeshi were convicted, it's unlikely he would have faced jail time, several lawyers told CBC.

Source: CBC News May 12, 2016 03:30 UTC