The accused, a former high school teacher, was charged with four counts of sexual exploitation and sexual assault involving a 16-year-old complainant.
The Crown's case relied heavily on the credibility and reliability of the complainant and her mother.
The court found significant internal and external contradictions in the complainant's testimony, inconsistencies with prior statements, and issues with physical evidence.
Evidence also suggested collusion and collaboration between the complainant and her mother in revising statements to align their narratives.
Due to these profound credibility issues and the resulting reasonable doubt, the accused was acquitted on all charges.
