J. Sone

The accused was tried for two counts of historical indecent assault against a male complainant relating to incidents in 1980-1982.

The first count alleged assaults at the accused's residence in Mississauga, while the second count alleged assaults during a summer camp canoe trip in Huntsville.

The court applied the W.(D.) framework to assess credibility and admitted similar fact evidence regarding another camper.

The court found the accused not guilty on the first count due to reasonable doubt, but guilty on the second count, finding the complainant's evidence credible and supported by the similar fact evidence.

During a trial for kidnapping and robbery, the Crown led cell tower evidence to establish the identity of the accused.

In closing addresses, defense counsel suggested there was a 40 percent error rate regarding the general rule that cell phones connect to the closest tower.

The Crown objected.

The trial judge ruled that because the witnesses did not adopt the proposition of a 40 percent error rate during cross-examination, there was no evidence to support the suggestion.

A corrective instruction was provided to the jury in the final charge.