Michael Beaton, a chiropractor, was tried without a jury on 10 counts of indecent assault, assault with intent to commit indecent assault, and assault (later amended to sexual assault) involving five male complainants.
The court considered expert testimony on chiropractic practice standards and the admissibility of similar fact evidence.
The judge dismissed the Crown's motion to consider "across the counts similar fact evidence," opting for individual consideration of each count.
Beaton was found not guilty on counts 1 and 2 (JM), guilty on count 3 (RD), guilty on count 5 (AV), not guilty on counts 7-9 (GO), and guilty on amended count 10 (JP).
