In a judge-alone criminal trial involving historical allegations of sexual assault and sexual interference against a family friend, the court assessed conflicting evidence from the complainant and the defendant under the W(D.) framework.
The court found significant credibility and reliability concerns in both accounts, including material inconsistencies, improbable details, and a lack of external confirmation of the alleged multi-year relationship.
Although the court was satisfied that some form of illicit interaction may have occurred, it was not satisfied beyond a reasonable doubt that the events occurred as alleged.
The defendant was acquitted on all charges.
