The defendant, Khalid Kheyyatfeizi, was charged with sexual assault contrary to s. 271 of the Criminal Code.
The central issue was credibility and reliability regarding consent.
The complainant testified that the defendant touched her sexually without consent, despite her verbal and physical rejections.
The defendant claimed consent and reciprocation.
The court found the complainant's testimony credible and consistent, rejecting the defence's suggestions of fabrication due to guilt or financial leverage.
The defendant's testimony was found not credible due to inconsistencies.
The court concluded that the Crown proved all elements of the offence beyond a reasonable doubt.
