Douglas was hospitalized for sepsis about 10 days after the alleged assault with a sex toy, which she said Tuesday caused excruciating pain.
Ghiz cited medical records that show Douglas told doctors she believed sexual activity she d had with a man was the source of the infection, but did not say she d been assaulted.
Edward Thomas Mundle, 58, has pleaded not guilty to the charge of sexual assault against Stephanie Douglas. (Brian Higgins/CBC)
Douglas testified the omission was understandable. Rape is a very difficult thing for women to process. It takes time … when someone you ve been seeing has hurt you, said Douglas.