The accused was charged with eleven counts of assault, sexual assault, pointing a firearm, and unlawful confinement spanning from 1986 to 1994, all allegedly committed against the same victim.
The Crown's case relied primarily on the testimony of the complainant, with limited corroborating medical evidence.
The accused denied all allegations.
The court applied the R. v. W(D) test and found that while the complainant's evidence was presented, the Crown failed to prove each charge beyond a reasonable doubt.
The court found the accused's testimony equally believable and noted significant gaps in corroborating evidence, including incomplete medical records and the passage of time affecting memory.
All charges resulted in acquittals.
