The accused was charged with sexual interference of a six-year-old child contrary to the Criminal Code.
The incident allegedly occurred in 2019, but the complainant did not disclose the touching until 2023 after reacting fearfully to seeing the accused at a community skating rink.
The accused denied the allegations and suggested his brother may have been mistaken for him.
The court found the complainant's testimony regarding the core allegations to be credible and reliable despite her cognitive difficulties and the passage of time.
Ultimately, the court found the accused guilty of the charge.
