The defendant, Festus Samuel, was charged with sexual assault.
The central issue was whether the sexual activity occurred with the complainant's consent, focusing on the reliability of her evidence.
The complainant, an 18-year-old with limited alcohol experience, consumed alcohol and experienced blurred vision and motor impairment.
Her testimony regarding non-consent was challenged due to inconsistencies, particularly concerning a prior sexual encounter with a co-accused and details of the events.
While her distress upon returning home was compelling, the court found her evidence of non-consent not sufficiently reliable to meet the burden of proof beyond a reasonable doubt, leading to an acquittal.
