The accused was charged with sexually assaulting the teenage daughter of a friend and employee.
The complainant alleged that the accused entered her home during the day, physically restrained her, attempted sexual intercourse, and touched her sexually while she resisted and eventually escaped.
The accused denied the allegations and advanced an alibi based on his work schedule.
The court found significant inconsistencies and credibility concerns in the complainant’s evidence, uncertainty regarding the precise allegations made at a family meeting, and other evidentiary issues including the accused’s physical limitations and contextual circumstances.
Although parts of the complainant’s account appeared believable, the court concluded that the evidence as a whole did not establish guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
