The accused was charged with sexual assault, sexual interference with a person under 16 years, and invitation to sexual touching involving a person under 16 years, contrary to sections 271, 151, and 252 of the Criminal Code.
The complainant, a 15-year-old girl, testified that the accused sexually assaulted her while she was in her pajamas at her mother's residence.
The court admitted similar fact evidence regarding two prior sexual assault convictions involving the accused's step-children, finding striking similarities in the context and circumstances.
Despite inconsistencies in the complainant's testimony that raised concerns about reliability, the similar fact evidence corroborated her account and established guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
The accused was found guilty on all three counts.
