The accused was charged with sexual interference and sexual assault against a six-year-old complainant whom he babysat in 2006.
The trial, held years later when the complainant was 13, centered on credibility and reliability.
The complainant testified that the accused licked her vaginal area, while the accused denied the incident occurred and suggested she was malicious and untruthful.
Applying the W.(D.) framework, the trial judge found the complainant's evidence straightforward and reliable despite minor memory lapses on collateral matters, and rejected the accused's evidence.
The accused was found guilty on both counts.
