The accused faced trial on four counts of sexual assault arising from allegations by a former intimate partner, together with evidence of numerous other alleged non-specific assaults during child access exchanges.
The case turned entirely on credibility and reliability, with no corroborative evidence.
Applying the W.D. framework, the court found the complainant was generally a good witness but identified contradictions, concerns about evolving detail, and potential motives to fabricate that weakened confidence in her account.
The accused gave credible denials that were not undermined by the alleged inconsistencies identified by the Crown.
The court was left with a reasonable doubt and entered acquittals on all counts.
