The accused was charged with robbery, assault with a weapon, and uttering threats following an incident where two women were attacked in a vehicle.
The primary issue at trial was identity, with the defence arguing that an acquaintance of the accused committed the offences.
During a blended voir dire, the court admitted the accused's video statement to police and Facebook Messenger group chat excerpts as evidence.
The court found that the circumstantial evidence, including video surveillance, clothing descriptions, and the accused's admissions in the group chat, proved beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused was the assailant.
The accused was found guilty of robbery and assault with a weapon, but acquitted of uttering threats.
