The appellant appealed his convictions for sexual interference and assault against his stepson, arguing the trial judge misapprehended his explanation for a Facebook apology, reversed the burden of proof, and failed to resolve inconsistencies in the complainant's evidence.
The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, finding it was open to the trial judge to reject the appellant's explanation for the apology.
The Court also held that the trial judge properly applied the burden of proof and was not required to resolve all peripheral inconsistencies in the evidence.
