The accused, James Norton, was charged with two counts of assault and one count of sexual assault.
The complainant, MP, alleged two physical assaults and one instance of non-consensual anal intercourse.
The defence denied the assaults and claimed the anal intercourse was consensual.
The court assessed the credibility and reliability of MP's testimony, noting inconsistencies, disingenuous statements, and the influence of her sister-in-law, K, who fabricated evidence of injuries.
The court also considered the accused's character as a "Lothario" and his deceptive conduct in relationships.
Ultimately, the court found significant reservations regarding the veracity of MP's allegations and acquitted Mr. Norton of all charges, concluding that the evidence as a whole left reasonable doubt.
