The accused, M.T, was charged with sexual interference, sexual exploitation, and sexual assault involving his step-daughter, H.H. The Crown dismissed the sexual exploitation charge.
The court assessed the credibility and reliability of the complainant and the accused, applying the principles from R. v. W.(D.) and considering the evidence of children and delayed reporting.
The court found the complainant credible and the accused not credible due to inconsistencies and strategic answers.
M.T was found guilty of sexual interference and sexual assault.
