The accused was charged with sexual assault and sexual interference involving a 15-year-old complainant.
The core issue was whether the accused knew, or was wilfully blind or reckless about, the complainant's age, and whether he took all reasonable steps to ascertain her age.
The court found that the accused failed to take all reasonable steps, ignoring 'red flags' such as a message from the complainant's mother stating her age.
The accused was found guilty of both counts.
