The defendants were charged with sexual assault and sexual exploitation of a young person who stayed at their residence intermittently over several years.
The Crown alleged that the defendants were in a position of trust or authority towards the complainant.
The court found the complainant's testimony to be unreliable and lacking credibility due to inconsistencies, admitted manipulation, and expressed malice towards the defendants.
The court concluded that the Crown failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendants were in a position of trust or authority, or that the sexual activity was non-consensual.
Both defendants were found not guilty on all counts.
