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TORONTO — Jian Ghomeshi’s second trial on a single charge of sexual assault will be resolved by way of a peace bond on Wednesday, Postmedia has learned.

The 48-year-old, who was resoundingly acquitted by Ontario Court Judge Bill Horkins in March of a raft of historic sex charges, was facing a separate trial, slated to begin June 6.

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But sources say that Tuesday, the Ontario attorney general’s office will formally announce that this remaining case has been “brought forward” to Wednesday.

Though the announcement is expected to say little else, Postmedia sources say at that time Ghomeshi will sign a peace bond under Section 810 of the Criminal Code, agreeing in essence to “keep the peace and be of good behaviour” for as long as year.

Conditions could be placed upon him — such as a non-contact provision with the complainant — but if the bond expires without incident, Ghomeshi could apply for an order to have Toronto police destroy his fingerprints and mug shot.