The accused was charged with uttering threats, use of an imitation firearm, forcible confinement, and extortion relating to two separate complainants in the context of business disputes.
The first complainant alleged the accused threatened him with a gun during a dispute over a commercial lease and retained property.
The second complainant alleged the accused held him at gunpoint and forced him to sign a multi-million dollar consulting agreement related to a real estate transaction.
The court found the testimony of both complainants to be unreliable and contradicted by other witnesses, including the accused's son and lawyer, as well as documentary evidence.
The Crown failed to prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt, resulting in acquittals on all counts.
