The Crown prosecuted historic allegations of sexual misconduct said to have occurred during family gatherings over several years.
The court reviewed the complainants' accounts, delayed disclosure evidence, and defence evidence denying wrongdoing and challenging the plausibility of key incidents in the physical setting described.
Applying the criminal standard of proof and the framework governing cases where the accused testifies, the court found material contradictions, reliability concerns, and significant improbabilities in the Crown's narrative.
The evidence did not establish guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, and acquittals were entered on all counts.
