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Journalism students at the University of Western Ontario knew not to ask to intern at Q while Jian Ghomeshi was at the helm, one former student says.

On Monday, the Toronto Star reported that a recent Western graduate allegedly had an inappropriate encounter with Mr. Ghomeshi in 2012.

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According to her interview with the Star, the graduate had hoped to work for Q and arranged to be in the control room during a taping. She said Mr. Ghomeshi noticed her and invited her to visit with him alone in the studio. But as she got up to leave, she alleges that Mr. Ghomeshi asked for a hug. As she was walking to the door, she says he put his hands on her waist and pressed his body against hers. She says Ghomeshi later texted her, asking her out for “non work-related drinks.” She agreed, but says he withdrew the invitation after she asked for help getting a job.

A former Western journalism student told the National Post that students and faculty were aware of the alleged encounter.