The accused was charged with sexual interference and sexual assault against the minor granddaughter of his long-time girlfriend.
The Crown applied to admit the complainant's video-recorded statement under section 715.1(1) of the Criminal Code, which was granted.
However, the court found significant inconsistencies and contradictions in the complainant's evidence, particularly when compared to the credible testimony of her grandmother.
Finding the complainant's evidence unreliable and prone to exaggeration, the court was left with a reasonable doubt and acquitted the accused on all counts.
