The accused was tried on charges of sexual assault, unlawful confinement, attempt to suffocate, and breach of an undertaking.
The charges arose from an encounter with the complainant, who had agreed to provide sexual services for money.
The court found significant issues with the complainant's credibility and reliability, noting her admission to lying under oath and the impact of her fentanyl withdrawal on her memory.
Applying the W.(D.) and Villaroman frameworks, the court concluded that the Crown failed to prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt, as the circumstantial evidence supported reasonable inferences other than guilt.
The accused was found not guilty on all counts.