The accused was charged with sexual assault contrary to Section 271 of the Criminal Code.
The complainant testified that she did not consent to sexual intercourse with the accused, who was her former partner.
The accused claimed the sexual intercourse was consensual.
The court accepted the complainant's evidence that she did not consent, finding that she repeatedly expressed her unwillingness, remained silent and passive throughout the encounter, and immediately reported the incident to her family and police.
The court rejected the accused's testimony as unreliable and inconsistent, noting his admission of making false statements to police and his evasive responses during cross-examination.
DNA evidence confirmed the accused's presence.
The court convicted the accused of sexual assault.
