The accused was tried on summary conviction charges alleging multiple assaults and a threat against his spouse.
The prosecution relied primarily on the complainant's testimony, photographs, and a later affidavit that contradicted much of her trial evidence.
Applying the governing principles on proof beyond a reasonable doubt and credibility versus reliability, the court found the complainant to be an inconsistent and unreliable witness whose uncorroborated evidence could not safely ground convictions.
The court held that the charges were not proven beyond a reasonable doubt and entered acquittals on all counts.
